Mirror Life
I was delighted to attend the Paris Conference on Risks from Mirror Life, held 12–13 June 2025 at the iconic Institut Pasteur. This event—featuring a public symposium and expert workshops—was the first in a global series to explore the potential benefits and profound risks of mirror biology, where biomolecules are inverted in handedness relative to natural life. … Continue reading
ARIA Summit and Project Kick-off
May was a milestone month as we officially set Futuring Biological Commons—our ARIA-funded project—into motion. The turnaround for postdoc recruitment was incredibly tight, but we were so lucky to have a fantastic group of candidates apply. The interviews were full-on, but genuinely such a pleasure. I’m absolutely thrilled that Oliver and Matthew will be joining the … Continue reading
DSIT–KCL Horizon-Scanning on Cyberbiosecurity
I was delighted to be invited to take part in a recent horizon-scanning workshop co-hosted by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and King’s College London. The event focused on a timely question: What cybersecurity protections, mitigations, and solutions should be considered to address emerging risks associated with the exploitation of common engineering … Continue reading
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