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Research

What is the role of national/regional/international law & policy in advancing fair and effective global health security? How should existing laws and policies be adapted or developed to effectively regulate emerging risks while promoting innovation? How is health security regulated in Asia?

Below are the main research projects i am working on in the field of law and health/biosecurity, as well as the topics I am interested in.

DNA

The Gene Synthesis Regulatory Landscape in Asia: Towards Enhanced Biosecurity

Synthetic nucleic acid has vastly improved our ability to engineer biological systems. While gene synthesis technology offers countless benefits in ma...

Reforms in Global Health Law: The Pandemic Accord and International Health Regulations

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the shortcomings of the international legal framework for pandemics and public health emergencies. Since then, ...
Scientist in a hazmat suit conducting research on a highly pathogenic coronavirus

Pathogens with Pandemic Potential (PPP) & Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC): Rules and Policies for Managing Biosecurity and Biosafety Risks (in Asia)

In May 2024, the United States Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the “Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Path...
Artificial intelligence concept

Artificial Intelligence and the Life Sciences

Artificial intelligence in the biosciences can promote innovation, but it can also pose biosecurity risks that require the development of guardrails.T...
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