Asia Centre for Health Security
January 2025
Nucleic Acid Governance
We provided $75,000 to the Asia Centre for Health Security to expand Dr. Ayelet Berman’s research on nucleic acid governance in Asia. This effort maps the landscape of synthesis providers and regulatory mechanisms in select Asian countries, while building relationships between relevant stakeholders in civil society, industry, and policymakers.
We expect this work will help clarify the path forward for implementing robust nucleic acid screening across Asia’s major life science hubs and identify opportunities for reducing the risks of biotechnology accidents and misuse in Asia and beyond.