Great Decisions | Pandemic Preparedness

Research has shown that the question is not “if,” but “when” the next pandemic will occur. Although the previous pandemic seems to have waned, there are many lessons to learn about what’s needed for a new, global biosecurity infrastructure, so that we can mitigate the risks from the next pandemic. We need technology that can support rapid identification and understanding of emerging threats, such as collecting samples, analyzing data, and generating meaningful insights for public health officials and policymakers. Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Ashish Jha, former White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator, and Matthew McKnight, General Manager for Biosecurity at Ginkgo Bioworks. The program features expert remarks from Mr. McKnight and Dr. Jha, and live audience Q&A. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:24 - Welcome Remarks 0:06:00 - Conversation Start 0:34:01 - Q&A 0:54:49 - Closing Remarks Discover more from our Partner Here: GBH Forum Network ~ Free online lectures: Explore a world of ideas Like us: Tweet with us: See our complete archive here: