A very successful convening on upscaling disease surveillance on the African continent!

Pandemic Center at Brown University launches first report on Advance Warning and Response Exemplars (AWARE) covering Brazil, Kenya, South Africa & Vietnam with Africa CDC team, Addis Ababa.

Africa CDC launches its indicator based and wastewater surveillance strategies, Addis Ababa!

We’re thrilled to see our Senior Adviser, @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social, named in @vox.com ’s #FuturePerfect25. Her strategic vision and commitment to protecting the world from biological threats reminds us that smart investments in biosecurity saves lives. 2025 Movers & Shakers tinyurl.com/mssu6zwz

One of the best convenings I had the pleasure of attending - the G7 Global Partnership CBRN meetings Vancouver!

An afternoon of fine gospel. Episcopal Church, downtown Providence!

Such a pleasure to be with WHO science and biorisk management colleagues at closing WOAH ceremony, Geneva!

Making the case for greater investments in biosecurity, bio surveillance and pandemic response @WOAH Geneva with one-health partners.

With emerging leaders in biosecurity, Geneva Threat Reduction meeting hosted by WOAH!

Sample of performing arts in Geneva!

Climate Services for Health #ACS2 with partners hosted by @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social at Addis Ababa!

Looking forward to a foundational strategy to line up climate services for health!

Looking forward to reading the great book on the big one!

With Sharon Peacock and Cambridge University colleagues taken in Darwin’s student quarters, Christ College.

Listening to superb commentary on biothreats today at Cambridge University’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risks.

Great visit to Germany’s Robert Koch Institute with Stefan Kloth.

A worthwhile read:

Storm clouds brewing in @neworleans.bsky.social

During historic epidemics it is believed that apothecaries filled snowglobes with red water as an alert @neworleans.bsky.social

The Pandemic Agreement was officially adopted today at #WHA78. CEPI commends the commitment of countries and negotiators to advancing this once-in-a-generation opportunity to make the world a safer place. Read CEPI's statement welcoming the adoption of this historic Agreement ⬇️ bit.ly/4kpVwPL

Wrap session on AI and Biotechnology @asilomar.bsky.social

We support former Dep Sec of Defense Andy Weber call at the Asilomar Conference to make biological weapons obsolete!

The best analysis: www.npr.org/2025/02/08/n...

And this, Weymouth, southern England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This is the gorgeous Royal Hotel @weymouthhistoryman.bsky.social

An admirable achievement when you have strong leadership! @billcaine.bsky.social

Beautiful green hills and valleys of Dorchester!

Jennifer and I join the country and the world in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a tireless champion for human rights and democracy. Our hearts are with the Carter family, their loved ones and friends, and everyone grieving this great loss.

Memories of New York in spring!

Poundsbury Estate, Dorchester!

Dorchester on Boxing Day @dbedc.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great views in Dorchester @dbedc.bsky.social such civic peace!

Great views in Dorchester @dbedc.bsky.social such civic peace!

Merry Xmas from @dorchesterarts.bsky.social great concert by Bournemouth Symphony!

Sculpture by the Lake near @dbedc.bsky.social Dorchester SE England

London Bridge spectacular!

Westminster taken from the Thames!

A great visit to Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s Office to discuss the health lay of land! @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social

So while I think caution in synthetic biology is always warranted, and I have a great deal of professional respect for the signatories of the open letter, I feel the real-world risk from a "mirror microbe" is minimal. 1/5

3/5 I’m in awe of my synthetic biology colleagues who previously sought to eventually build mirror bacteria but are now urging for this goal to be abandoned. Not an easy thing to do!

Sadly, it’s a good time to once again share this amazing infographic that we ran at @science.org more than 7 years ago 🧪 #IDsky www.science.org/content/arti...