Browsing by Author "Kong, David"

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    5.4 Letter to our relatives, ancestors, and future generations: A call to establish Indigenous Biotechnology
    (Rice University, 2025) Flores, WarīNkwī; Astolfi, Maria C.T.; Perez, Rolando; Elcock, Leon B. III; Bonilla, Janeth; Rhyans, Steven; Kong, David
    At the 50th anniversary of the Asilomar Summit, the Indigenous Biotechnology Working Group share this letter as a collective call to establish Indigenous Biotechnology as a distinct and self-determined field. Grounded in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, this emerging field reimagines biotechnology through the values of reciprocity, sovereignty, stewardship, and kinship with all life. In response to centuries of extractive science and ongoing colonialism, Indigenous Biotechnology centers the rights of Peoples and the rights of Nature in the design, governance, and development of biotechnology. This letter highlights foundations of the field, calls for global alliances, and invites to build the Principles of Indigenous Biotechnology by 2026. We write to our ancestors, relatives, and future generations to shape a future in which biotechnology safeguards the biodiversity, cultures, and Peoples that sustain our scientific innovations.
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    6.2 Accessible Biotech Education
    (Rice University, 2025) Kiattisewee, Cholpisit Ice; do Nascimento, Cibele Zolnier Sousa; Elcock, Leon B. III; Seah, Adeline; Mitra, Aishwarya Sparky; Neira, Diego Muñoz; Kato, Sebunya Emmanuel; Lindner, Ariel; Thaweechuen, Jirapat; Vigar, Justin R.J.; Kong, David
    This Entreaty is developed in response to the discussion in “Essential education for the Biotechnologists of 2075” as part of “Framing Biotechnology’s Future” theme at the Spirit of Asilomar conference. This session is the only technical session with “Education” keyword ties to the secession name with 1 hour budgeted time. Even though the topic appeared much less frequent in the program, conversations centered on education had been touched as much as other topics during the meeting.
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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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    6.4 A Statement of Shared Stewardship (Video)
    (Rice University, 2025) Lee, Zoe; Chen, Annie; Kong, David
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    6.6 On Trust
    (Rice University, 2025) Kong, David