22 January 2026

Synthetic Biology for Biomanufacturing and Predictable Engineering


Technology advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing—from pharmaceutical production to biohazard monitoring—are essential for maintaining U.S. global leadership as well as supporting U.S. economic and national security interests. Breakthroughs in the biological sciences drive innovation across critical fields from medicine, health, and agriculture, to defense, energy, and manufacturing.

In July 2025, the National Academies convened a workshop to examine scientific progress in the area of synthetic biology and explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration across sectors. Workshop participants also discussed recent recommendations provided by the by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s report on Charting the Future of Biotechnology, how the recommendations can be implemented, and future directions for the field.

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