Lily Fitzgerald

public policy & biotechnology

[Lily Fitzgerald @lilymfitz]

Thrilled to finally have this op-ed out!

[STAT @statnews]

Given the staggering potential for biotech to provide environmental savings, recent grads should be excited to enter the field. https://t.co/G0Zqk6nARx

[Ryan Morhard @RyanMorhard]

Spot on, from @lilymfitz

Synthetic biology is great climate tech - and there are more opportunities to get involved than you think.

As Lily says: biotech is not just for PhDs anymore, and it's a great space to make progress against big issues.

https://t.co/9RSD4JP2aL

[Mike Fisher @mykfish]

.@FAScientists @Day1Project want to support you in leveraging your idea for supercharging the US biotech and biomanufacturing ecosystem to inform the country's bioeconomy strategy. Submit your idea for consideration today; kindly share this opportunity!
https://t.co/UlhQQsM9mM

[Ginkgo Bioworks @Ginkgo]

"This is what NSF is about. Ideas, people, and ultimately outcomes, of the kinds that Ginkgo is. What NSF is going to do and is doing is... how do we get tens of thousands of @jrkelly's, unleashed? That's what NSF is about." - @DrPanch, Director of the @NSF

[Lily Fitzgerald @lilymfitz]

Huge day for the bioeconomy. Only with this kind of strategy, investment, and coordination can we build a vibrant & inclusive bioeconomy that rises to our greatest challenges

[Georgia Lagoudas @glagoudas]

President Biden today signed an executive order to launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative - he will announce more at his speech in Boston at 4pm ET today. This is a huge move for the American bioeconomy! https://t.co/ns5jD6f4hT

[cas @cas_smith]

✨new @Ginkgo Studio creation✨
our first sustainability report detailing how we think about & practice caring how our platform is used

kudos to the core team @RyanMorhard @lilymfitz & Vimala Nandula and to @ninamariegarcia for art direction + execution!

https://t.co/2GOexrzauz

[Ryan Morhard @RyanMorhard]

New post on @Ginkgo’s work with the great colleagues at @acegid, @AfricaCDC, and @RockefellerFdn.

In the century of biology, lab capacity is a must-have. For health security, and also as a foundation for a bioeconomy that drives sustainable development. https://t.co/Kr9sV67ByU

[Kendalle Burlin O'Connell @KendalleOC]

Great to join these stellar panelists to talk #lifescience workforce challenges and opportunities. TY @OWDBoston for hosting! Companies must commit to hire more talent who don't have a 4-year degree and we must expand learn-and-earn programs. This is good for business and equity.

[Jason Kelly @jrkelly]

Just like AI, synthetic biology (#SB) will impact many aspects of our lives and it’s only getting started.

I’m honored to have been selected by @RepMikeRogersAL to serve on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology. 🧵

https://t.co/G1CvjbQWSr

[Joseph Fridman @joseph_fridman]

Last day to apply for @Ginkgo Bioworks' Public Policy Fellowship! This is an incredible opportunity for current and recent students interested in making a difference in the world with synthetic biology. I'd love to discuss this if you're at all interested! https://t.co/yYfC9rMLuP

[Lily Fitzgerald @lilymfitz]

Applications for our second annual public policy fellowship are due tomorrow! Don't miss the opportunity to focus on a key issue for synbio and society this summer. We only need an essay, your resume/CV, and the contact info for one reference.
https://t.co/n7k5CuPE12

[Lily Fitzgerald @lilymfitz]

Applications are now open to join the second annual class of Public Policy Fellows @Ginkgo. It was humbling working alongside @leonelcock3 and @ianthementor and we can't wait to see how our second class moves the needle on critical synbio policy issues.
https://t.co/n7k5CuQbQA

[rani – Resilience Action Network International @rani_action]

In this @ThinkGlobalHlth piece, @RyanMorhard of @Ginkgo makes the case that investment in #biotech will advance future pandemic defense and break the persistent cycle of panic and neglect.

⏱️ #LongRead Read Time: 11 minutes

https://t.co/E1Uih1jteW

[Lily Fitzgerald @lilymfitz]

Making biotech more accessible will require strong partnerships. Proud to have @ginkgo partner with @BFITinvolved on this one
https://t.co/79OHew5KnN

[Ginkgo Bioworks @Ginkgo]

We applaud Armed Services Chairman @SenJackReed (D-RI) and @RepAdamSmith (D-WA-9), and Ranking Members Sen. @JimInhofe (R-OK) and @RepMikeRogersAL (R-AL-3), as well as @chairmang (R-WI-8) and Rep @sethmoulton (D-MA-6) for their bipartisan leadership!

https://t.co/Y3dJrLvmUP

[Ryan Morhard @RyanMorhard]

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Are you an emerging leader in #syntheticbiology in Africa? Check out this @SynBioAfrica program, and we hope to see you this October.

[Ginkgo Bioworks @Ginkgo]

We're thrilled to announce our inaugural Public Policy Fellows: Ian Peter Busuulwa & Leon Elcock. We saw an outpouring of applications with brilliant proposals and powerful visions. Congratulations, both, we can't wait to support your leadership in synbio policy this summer!!

[Jason Kelly @jrkelly]

Thrilled to announce we've been approved for a $1.1B loan from @DFCgov to expand our platform at @Ginkgo. Biotech platforms can be spun up to respond to a biological emergency -- and will be part of a lasting biosecurity capability for the US: 🧵
https://t.co/KrIFQ51Kfr

[Ginkgo Bioworks @Ginkgo]

Our virtual talk series with @CSIS continues on June 17th when Ian Watson, Ed You, and Katie Rae will discuss the potential for economic and social opportunities and risks of synbio. Tune in, ask questions, and register here!
https://t.co/BzaRLv6UM8

[Lily Fitzgerald @lilymfitz]

Every tech company needs a plan to make their products more just. Proud to work @Ginkgo.

[Ginkgo Bioworks @Ginkgo]

We call upon our peers in the biology industry to do the same, and to our community to hold us accountable for meeting these goals. https://t.co/1Drd3C9nHF