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Call for Participants: 2022 Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition
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If you have any questions or need help forming a team, please reach out to Gabby Essix at essix@nti.org.
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TimestampFirst NameLast NameEmail AddressAffiliationCountryCurrent Area of WorkWhat are your primary areas of interest?What skills do you posses that you can contribute to your team?
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3/9/2022 15:50:58NicholasCroopercropper@usf.eduUniversity of South FloridaUnited StatesPublic HealthBiosecurity, diplomacy, WMD disarmamentI’ve compiled detailed research to support a variety of campaigns, events, and publications on topics including sexual assault, paleolimnology, genetic engineering, and many more. I’m also told I’m an excellent writer :)
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3/9/2022 16:25:31ErikanBalukuerikanbaluku@gmail.comSynbio AfricaUgandaBiotechnology in relation to biosecurityBiosafety and BiosecurityBiosafety knowledge and skills, Brainstorming skills, critical thinking skills.
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3/9/2022 18:00:34DawidMaciorowskimaciorowski@wisc.eduUW-Madison/Oxford/NIAID MDPHD programUSASynthetic biology/virologyPlatform design in nano biology and synthetic virologyI have a strong technical background in the fields of synthetic biology and virology with research on protein engineering and synthetic virology
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3/9/2022 18:08:54AbbasJarianijariani.abbas@gmail.comDivar companyIranData analystBiotech, Data science, BioinformaticsPhD in bioscience engineering, Familiar with molecular genetics techniques and synthetic biology, data analysis and scripting techniques
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3/9/2022 19:06:15RyanTeoryan.teo@warwick.ac.ukUniversity of Warwick United KingdomApplied mathematics, infectious disease modellingPandemic preparedness, forecastingStatistical analysis, mathematical modelling, data visualisation
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3/9/2022 23:57:27Ying-ChiangLeeyjl2@princeton.eduPrinceton UniversityUnited StatesBioactive peptidesBiosecurity, Multiomics approaches, CWMD/CBW, Policy, Global Health
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3/10/2022 8:43:17SamPritchardshp44@cam.ac.ukUniversity of CambridgeUnited KingdomStudentEmerging infectious disease, zoonosis, use of infectious agents in bioterrorismStrong knowledge of both human and animal infectious diseases and their geographic distribution, particularly emerging and zoonotic diseases of high virulence and bioterrorism potential. In this task, my knowledge would be useful to help develop ideas for offsite monitoring for biological weapons testing, as well as understanding techniques for how biological agents can be potentially used as weapons.
Good scientific writing ability.
Experience with quantitative data analysis and literature review.
Ability to think from first principles and in a systems-based manner across disciplines.
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3/10/2022 10:47:46JamesLinjames218.lin@gmail.comBoston Biosecurity / McMaster EACanadaBiosecurity field-building, and establishing verticals in science/tech publication outreachDesigning biosecurity pipelines for engineers, policymakers, and students + university/high school outreachI'm open-minded, critical, and I can provide comedic relief
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3/10/2022 12:25:54SophieRosesrose31@jh.eduJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthAustralia/United StatesInfectious disease epidemiology Biosecurity, pandemic preparedness, infectious disease surveillance, designing effective biosecurity policyI've published some papers (including with the Center for Health Security) and think I am a decent writer; I have a strong background in biosecurity and the field norms in general; I have a strong network of biosecurity experts I feel I could draw on.
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3/10/2022 13:42:54Nikolaos NikitasMOULIOSnickmoulios@gmail.comUN MGCY GreeceHuman Security, Intelligence Analysis, Strategic Foresight WMDs, Bioterrorism, Existential Risks, Wargaming, Health Security Projext Management, Security & INtelligence Background, international policy making skillset, understanding of tech, policy, and operational aspects of an incident/policy/solution
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3/10/2022 13:57:03AbieRohrigabrahamrohrig@gmail.comForethought FoundationUSABioethics, gain of function researchVaccine trialsFast writer, knowledge of bioethics
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3/11/2022 12:02:02CaitHamelecait.hamele@duke.eduDuke UniversityUnited States of AmericaDoctoral candidate in virologyEmerging infectious diseases, global health security, global disease surveillanceExperience working with respiratory viruses in high containment facilities, technical experience with engineering viruses, familiarity with rules & regulations regarding select agents/dual use research of concern in the US, understanding of mathematical models of infectious disease. Would love to team up with someone with a stronger background in policy/biosecurity as that is where I am weaker as far as knowledge goes.
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3/11/2022 12:41:21RebeccaChausseRchausse7@gmail.comJohns Hopkins UniversityUnited StatesData Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Public Information, and Local Government Preparedness PlanningInfectious Disease, Geographic Information Systems, Health SecurityI assist in Public Health Preparedness at the local government level working with data, geographic information systems, and public information. Currently studying spatial analysis for public health.
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3/11/2022 15:51:39HannaPalyahp57@st-andrews.ac.ukUniversity of St AndrewsStudying in the UK, born and raised in HungaryBiology and Philosophy undergraduateLab safety, information hazards, pandemic prevention, infectious diseases in general, the ethics of global healthKnowledge of the processes of biological research and laboratory standards, understanding of the good writing skills, great analytical and research skills, very strong enthusiasm towards biosecurity
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3/11/2022 23:41:48AdithiSomayajiadithisomayaji@gmail.comManipal Institute of Technology IndiaB. Tech Biotechnology Undergraduate student Biosafety, biosecurity, immunology, Microbiology I have worked on biosafety and biosecurity for 2 years and I am the program officer for biosafety and biosecurity in iGEM Indian League as well as the national co-ordinator - India for NTI. I have also participated in the annual biosecurity competition last year. I am super passionate about improving the landscape of biosafety and biosecurity in India and around the world.
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3/12/2022 15:33:54GregoryKobzargrkobzar@gmail.comHaifa University of IsraelIsraelGIS Analytics, Research Non-proliferation, Weapon of mass destruction, Regional dialogue, Deterrence, Energy dependence and geopolitics I have a good understanding of the regional Middle Eastern politics, experience in GIS analytics and quantitative research methodologies. Ex-military and have a lot of experience in fragile environment areas and emergency management
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3/12/2022 17:34:12Mark Emalfarb memalfarb@dyadic.comDyadic International, Inc.USAvaccines and antibody manufacturing making sure everyone on the planet has access microbial fermentation of antigens and antibodies
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3/17/2022 5:17:44Judith Okolojudithokolo1411@gmail.comNational Biotechnology Development AgencyNigeriaBiotechnology Biosafety and BiosecurityScientific Writing ability, data analysis, Biosafety knowledge and skills, experienced in scientific review
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3/17/2022 16:37:23Kaleem Ahmid ahmid.k@northeastern.eduJohns Hopkins CHS South Africa Biosecurity research and EA community building EA community building and biosecurity research (lab leak prevention, DNA synthesis screening, NAO)EA community building and biosecurity research
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3/19/2022 21:54:35ElikaSomanielikawsomani@gmail.comMinnesota Department of HealthUnited StatesRight now on COVID-19 testing and vaccine program management for the state of Minnesota, also focusing on planning and long-term efforts. Public health; preparedness planning; policy interventions for biosecurity and biological risksWriting and editing skills, literature reviews and policy analysis, and general program management
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3/21/2022 13:32:26ClementBijlclementbijl@hotmail.comWageningen UniversityNetherlandsBiology MSc graduate (looking for work)Policy solutions in biosecurity.Able to work through disappointments and find new alternatives. Good reading comprehension.
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3/21/2022 17:00:01NilaCousarncousar@usc.eduUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUnited StatesI work in energy industry and study Global business.I am interested in integrating the principles of sustainability to achieve a higher quality biosecurity system.I can contribute my research skill. I am able to efficiently swift through documents in english and spanish and deliver a summary analysis.
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3/22/2022 2:48:32BrunoCevallos Gilbrunocevallosgil@hotmail.comUniversidad Científica del SurPerúBiotechnology, protein-based biosensors Natural and planetary sciences I feel comfortable researching about new technologies and is my will to share knowledge and learn from my partners specially when creating transdisciplinary projects
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3/23/2022 22:49:20DevinBogrdevinbog@gmail.comEmory UniversityUnited StatesMolecular and cancer biologyBiosecurity: political obstacles/organizational challenges/open source intelligence approaches/verification strategies that minimize X-risk, synthetic biologyI've worked in a few synthetic biology labs, and have a good grasp on the technical basis behind a lot of current methods being proposed to assist in biological weapons verification. I pursued a double major in political science and biology in college. I have solid data visualization/analysis skills, and I think I can write pretty well.
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3/24/2022 11:09:52JamesMontavonjames.montavon@colostate.eduColorado School of Public HealthUSAEpidemiologyEarly detectionR, SAS, research design; US military experience, experience with MOPP gear
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3/24/2022 12:18:58HazemHaddadhazem_haddad1981@just.edu.joscientist researchJordan MENA Molecular Genomics and Biorisk Management Division
Biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular infectious disease, Bioinformatics 		Applied dual use biosecurity education Master degree (12 weeks) by the University of Bradford. It was my honor to be among the 100 countries I chose from the top 20 twenty young f scientists from the Global South working on topics related to the BWC to provide them with opportunities for capacity development and exposure to BWC technical discussions and negotiations at the multilateral level. It will also encourage the development of young professionals’ networks and provide the young scientists from the Global South with an opportunity to liaise and learn from multilateral disarmament experts.
on other hand, Co-author book : Laboratory Biorisk Management
1. Jennifer Gaudioso, Susan Boggs, Natasha K. Griffith, Hazem Haddad, Laura Jones, Ephy Khaemba, Sergio
Miguel,Cecelia V. WilliamsLaboratory Biorisk Management: Biosafety and Biosecurity, Chapter: Chapter
5: Rethinking mitigation measures, Publisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2015., Editors: Reynolds M. Salerno,
Jennifer Gaudioso, pp.87-97
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3/25/2022 13:14:40LauraDillonlaurabelladillon89@gmail.comVictoria University of WellingtonNew ZealandStudent in BiotechnologyI'm trained in Biotechnology, primarily focusing on bacteria and protein evolution. I find this area fascinating, but have a broader interest in biosecurity and the risk of biotechnologies having unforeseen consequences that poses a significant threat, and figuring out how to anticipate this. I am interested in meta-science relevant to this, figuring out how the scientific process can be shaped to best support further focused research that maps out the consequences of biotechnologies. I have spent significant time researching the evolution of proteins, specifically how new protein coding genes emerge de novo (not from mutation from a pre-existing gene), and how this can be framed in terms of antibiotic risk and viral evolution. I know the research in this area well and can quickly learn new ideas from papers, and write reports summarising the important concepts. I have >2 years experience in wet labs working with E. coli and isolated proteins, working in a BSL-2 lab. In a team I can contribute knowledge from the technical biology side, summarising thorny concepts for my teammates and writing/editing well.
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3/27/2022 9:34:49SydneyEdwardssedwards2@ufl.eduHarvard Medical SchoolUnited StatesMicrobiologyInfectious disease and creating lasting healthcare institutions in developing nationsI have completed research in parasitology, tissue engineering, microbiology, and political science (through a course). My current work utilizes graph theory to predict gene function to further vaccine development. I am knowledgeable in microbiology and political science, which lends well to the competition.
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3/30/2022 22:14:11PrinceJhandaiprincwjhandai@gmail.comIISER Mohali IndiaVirology Virology, Cell biology and drug delivery I have little experience in writing mini reviews, I am working in field of virology from last 3 years , So I know little about viruses, and how they can be used as bioweapon. I am open to criticism and suggestions.
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3/31/2022 5:01:41SabrinaYeosabrinayeo10d@gmail.comNational Taiwan UniversityIndonesia (currently based in Taiwan)Masters student in Molecular Medicine (leaning more towards molecular bio and biochem)I have dabbled in synbio during university, and I am currently working on understanding the relationship between RNA binding protein and RNA during DDR. I have always been interested in the biosecurity, and the risks and consequences of biotechnology usage in these modern times. Critical thinking skills, good scientific writing ability, project management and research skills.
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3/31/2022 5:28:20Lubega Jasonlubegajason@gmail.comMakerere University Biomedical Research Center UgandaBiomedical Sciences: Academia and Molecular Diagnostics Biotechnology, Genomic Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering Research Skills, Analytical skills, Commitment, 3D design and Printing 😂
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3/31/2022 8:23:27AudreyMASIaudrey.masi@tuwien.ac.atTU WIENAUSTRIASynthetic Biology and bioprocesses (engineer)Biosecurity/Synthetic Biology/Bioprocesses/Vaccines/ Biosecurity related to DNA synthesis/How to find a balance between industrial interest, public interest and the nagoya protocolExperience in vaccines for pandemic/Knowledge of synthetic biology/experience with nagoya protocol/ Knowledge in virology
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4/1/2022 10:23:57Fatima Dantanko fatimadantanko@yahoo.comNational Biotechnology Development Agency Nigeria Biorisk management Biosecurity Am passionate about research and good at team work
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4/1/2022 13:59:18JCGrayjcgray0824@gmail.comDiatech Diabetes, Inc.United StatesMedical TechnologyIntellectual property, International affairs, science, technology, and society. Experience with diagnostic technologies and manufacturing of biological materials. Skilled technical/non-technical writer. Experience in US private life sciences and medical sector. Experience in startups and "innovation economies." Broad and specific knowledge of global affairs. Passion for cold calling, networking, and interviewing. Love working with others!!!!!!!!
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4/5/2022 15:06:03MarkKyeswa kyeswa68@gmail.comChildren's Aids fund Uganda UgandaJinjaBiorisk Teamwork
Excellent communication
Integrity
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4/12/2022 4:53:33Rose Raj roseraj.enanickal@gmail.comVellore Institute of Technology India Undergraduate student in Biotechnology Engineering Infectious diseases, Virology, Immunology, Biosafety, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Knowledge about engineering techniques and principles used in the field of Biotechnology. Bioinformatics. I am a team player. I have good writing skills
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4/12/2022 5:27:49AwaisQasimawaisqasim27@gmail.comQuaid I Azam University Islamabad PakistanMicrobiology Containment and management of infectious agents that pose a global threat. Designing novel approaches for containment and combating notorious pathogenic microorganisms. I can contribute to my team via problem solving, writing and my leadership skills.
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