Pressley & Auchincloss; Pathogen Research; Large Federal Awards
BU IN DC
Sabrina Assoumou of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine attended the Global Young Academy’s 2024 International Conference of Young Scientists at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on May 8th and 9th.
Vivek Pandit of Industry Engagement and Christina Polyzos of the College of Engineering hosted a booth at the AI Expo for National Competitiveness on May 7th and 8th.
Fallou Ngom and Daivi Rodima-Taylor of the Pardee School of Global Studies presented at the International Research and Studies Program Project Directors Meeting at the U.S. Department of Education on April 12th.
QUESTROM HOSTS REPS. PRESSLEY, AUCHINCLOSS
The Questrom School of Business recently hosted two Members of Congress on the Charles River Campus. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Dorchester) spoke to students in Questrom’s Business, Justice and Responsibility class on April 23rd. Pressley discussed how she collaborates with local businesses, the importance of equity for all in federal policy, and the power of young people to advocate for change. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-Brookline) joined a panel discussion sponsored by Questrom’s Mehotra Institute for Business, Markets & Society entitled “Life Science Innovation: Who Should Pay?” on May 9th.
WHITE HOUSE RELEASES NEW RULES FOR PATHOGEN RESEARCH
On Monday, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a new policy governing research with pathogens that are dangerous or have the potential to cause pandemics. The “Dual Use Research of Concern” oversight protocols were first enacted after anthrax attacks in the U.S. in 2001, while the rules for research that could be reasonably anticipated to lead to an enhanced potential pandemic pathogen were last updated seven years ago. Stakeholders had the opportunity to provide feedback on the new rules last year, following a report issued by the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity. The new policy will take effect in May of 2025.
GRANT NEWS YOU CAN USE
A compendium of large-scale federal funding opportunities from Lewis-Burke Associates is now available on the Federal Relations website. The document provides information on center-level funding opportunities across federal agencies, including expected timelines to help teams prepare. The opportunities include currently available competitions, future opportunities currently under development, and potential programs contingent on future funding. A Kerberos password is required to access the document.