Matthew McKnightSome ways to think about the coming era of biosecurity.10 minute presentation providing an overview of Ginkgo BiosecurityJun 6Jun 6
Matthew McKnightFive Observations on Biosecurity for 2024This past year has been a powerful reminder that we’re on the exponential tail of a technology change curve.Jan 8Jan 8
Matthew McKnightThe reality behind the “gain of function” legislation: Opportunities and risksBinary thinking on science and security only sets us up for more cycles of blunt policy instruments. We need to break this cycle for good.Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Matthew McKnightBuilding effective biodefense starts with understanding biological riskThe epidemiology and risk analytics team at Concentric is modeling biorisk to help leaders understand how the threat surface is changing.Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
Matthew McKnightOur Vision for Building Biological Radar in New Issue of CEPOur work is highlighted on the cover of Chemical Engineering Progress.May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Matthew McKnightOn Building Technologies for the Global Immune SystemAt a recent conference, I highlighted the progress we’ve made towards building a global “radar system” for biological threats.May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Matthew McKnightCoverage of the Dream of Biosecurity InfrastructureI’m optimistic that biological threat monitoring infrastructure is actually being built and expanded. Just read the news!Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Matthew McKnightBiology as an Operational DomainWe must make biology the sixth domain of military operations — and demand it’s the first domain where only defensive technologies are…Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Matthew McKnightEight Observations on Biosecurity for 2023Biothreats and biodefenses need to be redefined as a critical priority — immediately.Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Matthew McKnightBiosecurity Is National SecurityJust as the advent of the information age underscored the need for cybersecurity, the growing threat of infectious diseases should spur…Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022