Ginkgo Biosecurity

Calling all Boston-based professionals interested in biosecurity, biotech, and public health! Join Ginkgo and SecureBio on Wednesday 12/11 from 5:30-8:00PM for?an evening featuring lightning talks from speakers across industry, academia, and government, followed by networking. Drinks and pizza will be provided! This is a great chance to get to know peers, find collaborators, and learn about exciting initiatives in biosecurity and biosurveillance! Limited spots available. Register here: https://lu.ma/bddafmit #Boston #Biosecurity

Ginkgo Biosecurity is looking toward the future, which means considering new frameworks for countering biological threats. The future of infectious disease surveillance, along with planning and preparing for the next biological threats as well as emerging risks, must expand beyond an exclusively public health lens. We applaud Congress for taking significant steps to enhance the US bioeconomy and thank The Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand for issuing a Request for Information regarding Congressional Bioeconomy Priorities. As a leader in building next-generation biosecurity infrastructure, we appreciate the opportunity to contribute key insights and perspectives to initiatives that support US investment in the bioeconomy. #Biosecurity #InfectiousDisease #Surveillance #PublicHealth #Bioeconomy #Congress #GinkgoBiosecurity #BiologicalThreats #EmergingRisks t #Biotech #FutureOfHealth

Ginkgo Biosecurity is looking toward the future, which means considering new frameworks for countering biological threats. The future of infectious disease surveillance, along with planning and preparing for the next biological threats as well as emerging risks, must expand beyond an exclusively public health lens. We applaud Congress for taking significant steps to enhance the US bioeconomy and thank The Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand for issuing a Request for Information regarding Congressional Bioeconomy Priorities. As a leader in building next-generation biosecurity infrastructure, we appreciate the opportunity to contribute key insights and perspectives to initiatives that support US investment in the bioeconomy. #Biosecurity #InfectiousDisease #Surveillance #PublicHealth #Bioeconomy #Congress #GinkgoBiosecurity #BiologicalThreats #EmergingRisks t #Biotech #FutureOfHealth

The recent Vanity Fair article, "Inside the Bungled Bird Flu Response," underscores the critical need for robust and proactive biosecurity measures. At Ginkgo Bioworks, we recognize the importance of early detection and rapid response to emerging threats like H5N1. Our comprehensive surveillance systems, including genomic surveillance through pooled milk samples, are designed to monitor and respond to biosecurity threats effectively. Our Key Offerings Include: -Testing & Sequencing Universal fluA in Raw Milk -Bioinformatics as a Service (BaaS) -Comprehensive Analyzed Data Set We are committed to building trust with stakeholders and collaborating with international partners to enhance global biosecurity infrastructure. Together, we can ensure a more prepared and resilient future, preserving agricultural biosecurity and protecting public health. To learn more about our work with H5N1, click here: https://lnkd.in/ez8bsu2f #Biosecurity #PublicHealth #GinkgoBioworks #EarlyDetection #GlobalHealth #H5N1 #GenomicSurveillance #AI #Diagnostics #birdflu

Since January, #H5N1 avian flu has spread to new hosts - cows and other mammals - and this week it's been spreading through headlines as well. Beyond food security and environmental concerns, the real risk is that a new flu variant can emerge that could rapidly infect humans. At Ginkgo Biosecurity, this risk drives our urgency to engage in genomic surveillance—not just to answer "where" H5N1 is spreading, but to keep a vigilant eye on “how” it is evolving. In the event of a consequential outbreak, this information will be critical for a rapid national and international response. Our initial efforts to conduct genomic sequencing of H5N1-infected animal populations are underway, and we are preparing to scale them up as the risk also scales over time. From genomic surveillance of raw milk to analyzing infectious diseases in wildlife, we’re expanding capabilities to rapidly track the evolution of H5N1. The best time to address a major biological risk is before it happens, and we are urgently working with public and private partners to make sure we're ready. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/ez8bsu2f #biosecurity #epidemic #avianflu #ginkgobiosecurity

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has spread among dairy cows in the U.S., posing significant threats to animal health, farm operations, and market demand. Given the virus's ability to evolve, no single genomic snapshot is sufficient. Ginkgo Biosecurity has developed an H5N1 tracker using constantly-updated USDA data, which highlights the nature and ever-widening scale of this threat. At Ginkgo, we are committed to providing persistent surveillance of the H5N1 genomic sequence through widespread analysis. To learn more about our work on H5N1, check out our tracker here: https://lnkd.in/eUZ_PPrT #Biosecurity #H5N1 #AvianInfluenza #birdflu #USDA #GenomicSurveillance #GinkgoBiosecurity

“Trust doesn’t make people healthy, but no one can get healthy without trust.” – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organization Trust is the bedrock of global health and the theme of this year’s World Health Summit. Effective multisectoral collaboration is key to building that trust, enabling coordinated and equitable crisis response. As outbreaks of mpox, Marburg Virus, RSV, H5N1, and other infectious diseases emerge around the globe, we are constantly reminded that it is no longer a question of if, but when, the next pandemic will strike. Join us tomorrow at 4pm CEST (10am EDT) in the Cairo Room for a panel discussion co-hosted by SIGA Technologies and moderated by Emma Ross (Chatham House) where we will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with multisectoral collaboration in pandemic preparedness and responses.?We are excited to be joined by Joy Phumaphi (African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)), Neren Rau (CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations)), Susan Thomas (Google), and Mitch Wolfe (Ginkgo Biosecurity). We hope to see you there! Register to join the live stream here: https://lnkd.in/eMhxY7yw #GinkgoBiosecurity #WHS2024 #Biosecurity #GinkgoBioworks

We are excited to announce our upcoming panel at the World Health Summit, co-hosted with SIGA Technologies, titled "Mobilizing Multisectoral Collaboration to End Pandemics." Join us on Tuesday, October 15th at 10am EDT (4pm CEST) for a dynamic discussion moderated by Emma Ross from Chatham House, focusing on the crucial role of public-private collaboration in enhancing global pandemic preparedness and response. Our panel features a fantastic lineup of experts, including Joy Phumaphi , Executive Secretary of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA); Susan Thomas, Director at Google Health UK; Neren Rau, Director of Policy at CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations); and Mitch Wolfe, VP of Global Engagement and Governance here at Ginkgo Biosecurity. If you'll be in Berlin, we'd love to see you there in person on Tuesday at 4pm in the Cairo Room! Can't make it? Join the live stream here: https://lnkd.in/eMhxY7yw #WorldHealthSummit #GinkgoBiosecurity #GinkgoBioworks #WHS2024 #Biosecurity

Ginkgo Biosecurity is excited to be co-hosting a Boston Biosecurity Happy Hour with SecureBio on October 24th! Join us from 6-8pm at The Merchant Kitchen and Drinks for an opportunity to meet fellow biosecurity colleagues, share ideas, and make new connections in a relaxed setting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eE8N-GE9 #Biosecurity #GinkgoBiosecurity #GinkgoBioworks #BostonBiosecurity

Many thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for hosting the 2024 IDM (Institute for Disease Modeling) Annual Symposium! We were honored to be selected to present a poster on our work at Ginkgo Biosecurity. Our presentation used norovirus as an example to demonstrate the value of combining pathogen genomic sequence data from our aircraft wastewater monitoring programs together with our open-source intelligence and computational modeling. We were also thrilled to meet with our collaborators on AI-enabled measles forecasting, a project funded by the Gates Foundation. The program is working to develop models to gain the broadest advance warning about where, and when, vaccinations may be necessary to stop a measles outbreak. #ai #measles #forecasting #modeling #norovirus Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.