Robert Morfino

BD @Ginkgo Bioworks, Venture, HBS Alumn

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

@XfinitySupport do you ever respond to calls from clients? terrible internet service, and it is just impossible to speak to anyone....

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

20 years ago today, #Estonia joined the EU.

We knew we did not join a ready-made organisation – the #EU is constantly developing and we've gladly helped shape it.

Our accession has been a success story. It now allows us to help others, including #Ukraine, on their way to join.

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

Really grateful for the opportunity to present our work at the French American Innovation Day - thank you for the fantastic day @TuftsUniversity @franceintheus @VentumBiotech

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

Our head of Strategy & Partnerships @robert_morfino discussed biosecurity technologies at the 2024 French American Innovation Day on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Response, hosted by @TuftsUniversity @franceintheus @VentumBiotech!

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

Our head of Strategy & Partnerships @robert_morfino discussed biosecurity technologies at the 2024 French American Innovation Day on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Response, hosted by @TuftsUniversity @franceintheus @VentumBiotech!

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

Smokestacks would make way for soccer stands in designs for a new waterfront stadium unveiled by the Kraft Group on Tuesday. https://t.co/ykTS1GubmW

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

Welcome to the team, Mitch! So excited to have you onboard!

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Mitch Wolfe to the team as our new VP of Global Engagement and Governance! Dr. Wolfe, a medical epidemiologist, has guided strategies for national and global public health systems for over 25 years. https://t.co/ouk6Bl7lWu

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

It is always exciting to see our work being featured around the world - big thanks to the @gatesfoundation for choosing to display our aircraft wastewater testing system as an example of innovation in public health!

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

We're so excited that our aircraft wastewater collection device is now displayed at the Bill & Melinda Gates Discovery Center in Seattle, WA in an exhibit about sanitation and public health. ✈️ Thanks @DiscoverGates!
Go visit and learn more!
https://t.co/VQiTh7yYRu

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

This is such a big milestone in Ginkgo's journey to building the components of the global biosecurity infrastructure of the future! Proud of all the work that went into this!

[Ginkgo Bioworks @Ginkgo]

“The world needs effective biosecurity. Building hubs like CUBE-D to connect Ginkgo's network of international biosurveillance nodes transcends regionalism and lays a foundation for the future. After all, biology doesn't respect borders. I am proud of Ginkgo's ability to technically and socially synthesize this global immune system, one node and hub at a time. Everybody's health is connected, and CUBE-D is a foundational step forward for global biosecurity." - @jrkelly

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

It's great to see increasing interest from the public and media regarding pathogen monitoring using aircraft wastewater, a field in which @concentricbygbw has been working for years.
https://t.co/BecW7tkEHz

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

The recent International #glowacon International Conference "Towards a Global Wastewater Surveillance System for Public Health" was a key milestone in building the future of pathogen surveillance. Here are some of our team's reflections - @nita_madhav @SihamElhamoumi

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

What would a European pathogen monitoring system based on aircraft wastewater look like? Read about our findings from a pilot project, which we shared at a recent conference in Frankfurt. https://t.co/ir5WXk9yxy

[EU HERA @EC_HERA]

HERA is investing in #Wastewater surveillance:

📌 To create a global sentinel system for #PandemicPreparedness.

📌In collaboration with @EU_ScienceHub, to incorporate at least 20 airports globally into the network.

📌Support 🌍 partners to enhance data exchange.

#HealthUnion

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for globally coordinated pathogen monitoring and public health action is more important than ever!
Proud to represent @concentricbygbw at the #glowacon Conference and discuss the creation of a global WBS consortium!

[Veronik Hutse @HutseVeronik]

Participating @ GLOWACON23 in Frankfurt

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

Really cool to see the Traveler-based Pathogen Genomic Program expand to Ginkgo's hometown - the program will provide critical information about the spread of pathogens into the Boston area while accelerating innovation in the field!

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

Breaking news about the TGS program — welcome BOS!

Logan Airport to test wastewater from arriving planes for viruses in ⁦@axios⁩ https://t.co/7klzB3yNxT

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

The ability to detect multiple pathogens in the same samples is critical to building a long-term biosecurity infrastructure for the world - we proved the concept with COVID-19, but the real dividends are coming as we expand the program's lens!

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

“The dream is that you’re running similar programs across the world in many, many places, so you get much earlier detection” said @matt_f_mcknight about the expansion of the @CDCtravel TGS program — we’re thrilled to support!

https://t.co/u1LD1qzVZ5

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

It worked to rapidly pick up the BA.2.86 variant here.
The US Traveler Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program at 6 major airports nailed it at Dulles within first few days in August after first identified in Israel and Denmark
https://t.co/sZld0xaYr6

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

I am excited to attend this EU conference on defining the future of Global Wastewater Surveillance. International cooperation will be key for this system to succeed, as is partnership between the public/private sectors - glad that @concentricbygbw is part of this conversation!

[Bernd M. Gawlik @BerndMGawlik]

The International Conference: Towards a Global Wastewater Surveillance System for Public Health features also our 10th Edition of the Town Hall: Wastewater Witchers and Watchers. Registration opens tomorrow! @EU_ScienceHub @EC_HERA @EU_Commission

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

Announcing our support for @Northeastern on a CDC-funded consortium to develop new AI-based technologies for epidemic forecasting! The EPISTORM center will prepare local communities and hospitals for future outbreaks. https://t.co/bSPiCdrJ4d

[Robert Morfino @robert_morfino]

Yes!! So excited to be part of this monumental effort to build the "pathogen weather map" for the country!

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

We’re thrilled to partner with @Northeastern, CDC, and a consortium of top research institutions to launch EPISTORM: The Center for Advanced Epidemic Analytics and Predictive Modeling Technology! 🎉

[Ginkgo Biosecurity @Ginkgo_Biosec]

We were thrilled to have @CDCDirector pay a visit to the @CDCtravel Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) booth at the Seattle airport last week! We are so proud to support TGS, along with our partners, @Xprescheck. https://t.co/hQwDHzmJI8