The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology

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    5.2 Solidarity Bioeconomy
    (Rice University, 2025) Elcock, Leon B. III; Perez, Rolando; Chappell, Callie R.; Lardner, Casey; Camenares, Devin; Thaweechuen, Jirapat; Munoz, Diego
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    5.5 The Future of Biotechnology: A Show of Good Faith
    (Rice University, 2025) Camenares, Devin; López, Andrea Isabel; Jannah, Roudlotul; Jibriel, Mohammed; Anjum, Bushra E.
    Religion and biotechnology are often seen as being in conflict, but this narrow view can deepen divisions and alienate communities. Building biotechnology’s future requires learning from the past and understanding its cultural and religious contexts. We urge scientists to engage with other disciplines to grasp broader social issues and improve communication across divides. Envisioning responsible innovation means honoring history, fostering dialogue, and recognizing the diverse traditions that shape how biotechnology is received and applied.
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    6.3 Community biology: Advancing responsible biotech innovation
    (Rice University, 2025) Jannah, Roudlotul; Anjum, Bushra E.; Lardner, Casey; Chappell, Callie R.; Palmer, Xavier-Lewis; Perez, Rolando; Mitra, Aishwarya Sparky; Camenares, Devin; Seah, Adeline; Kong, David; Elcock, Leon B.; Flores, WariNkwi; Thaweechuen, Jirapat
    Community biology is a grassroots movement that can empower individuals and communities outside the traditional academic and industrial silos. It can offer local solutions to global challenges through community engagement and empowerment by establishing “third spaces” like community labs. These more accessible spaces can improve equity, resilience, and innovation with biotechnology that has already existed in local communities across the globe. To further illustrate its potential, compelling case studies of the diverse impact of community biology initiatives globally are provided. In this entreaty, we provide a call to action to support community biology globally by forging new partnerships, building needed infrastructure, and securing sources of funding. Recognizing community biology as essential infrastructure is paramount to ensuring that the benefits of biotechnology are realized by all.
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    6.5 Public Engagement
    (Rice University, 2025) Lovell-Badge, Robin; Camenares, Devin; Baylis, Francoise
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    6.8 NGL Reflection Anthology
    (Rice University, 2025) Johnson, Alicia; Perez, Rolando; Anjum, Bushra; Adefolalu, Adedotun; Jannah,Roudlotul; Jibriel, Mohammed; Zolnier, Cibele; Camenares, Devin; Flores, Alonso; Kato, Sebunya Emmanuel; Chappell, Callie; Abugu, Modesta; Kosmehl, Naomi; Thaweechuen, Jirapat; Palmer, Xavier-Lewis; Kiattisewee,Cholpisit Ice; Neira, Diego Muñoz; Gonzalez, Joel Andres Rojas; López, Andrea Isabel; Molla, Kutubuddin; Zimmerman, Elise; Elcock, Leon B.; Lardner, Casey; Prakash, Gayathri; Syberg-Olsen, Mitchell; Takemura, Masato
    One outcome of the 2025 Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology Summit was affirming the next generation of leaders in biotechnology. The Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program supported young- to mid-career leaders seeking to contribute to and lead towards better biotic futures. Our cohort of Summit attendees voiced their visions for the future of biotechnology – many of which are reflected in this Entreaty. This Entreaty is an anthology of voices, reflections, poetry, prose, and original artwork from Next Generation Leaders. We choose not to write a consensus statement, instead supporting each individual voice and vision stand on its own through an anthology entreaty.