Biosecurity in the Age of Synthetic Biology

Dr. Leyma P. De Haro received a B.S. in Biochemistry from California State University, Los Angeles, and holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of New Mexico. She is a Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) by ABSA International. She completed two postdoctoral fellowships, including one at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Dr. De Haro worked at Sandia National Laboratory, in the internationally renowned Global Chemical and Biological Security Team, where she specialized in Biosafety and Biosecurity on a global scale. She is currently part of the Biosafety Team at the California Institute of Technology. Dr. De Haro has over 14 years post Ph.D. experience as a scientist, helping laboratories and organizations enhance their biosafety and biosecurity practices. Her background in innovative scientific research enables her to understand the unique safety challenges laboratories and organizations face in today's rapidly evolving world of life sciences. With a keen focus on fostering a culture of responsibility and safety, Dr. De Haro is committed to promoting best practices in biosafety and biosecurity worldwide, supporting the life sciences community in pursuing groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.

Ch. 1 - The Case for Considering Biosecurity in Synthetic Biology. Ch. 2 - Synthetic Biology and Its Role in Biomedicine. Ch. 3 - Biosecurity Risks in Synthetic Biology. Ch. 4 - The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Synthetic Biology and Biosecurity Implications. Ch. 5 - Global Regulatory Frameworks and Policies for Synthetic Biology. Ch. 6 - Regulatory, Ethical, and Policy Considerations for Synthetic Biology. Ch. 7 - Biorisk Management in Synthetic Biology. Ch. 8 - Developing a Synthetic Biology Laboratory Biosecurity Manual. Ch. 9 - Incorporating Human Factors in Biosecurity for Synthetic Biology. Ch. 10 - Implementation of Biosecurity Measures in Different Settings. Ch. 11 - Conducting a Biosecurity Risk Assessment. Ch. 12 - Promoting Responsible Conduct in Biomedical Synthetic Biology. Ch. 13 - Ensuring a Safe Future in the Age of Synthetic Biology.