"The scientific and security communities have the responsibility to
prepare for the opportunities and misuse that may arise from any new
technology," noted Dr.venterinstitute .mit.
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potential to solve a critical defense and commercial need but also Mr.

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D. Study results,
including a suite of evaluated policy options , will be reported in numerous
scientific and policy journals and will be disseminated broadly to the public. It has
provided world leaders with strategic insights on -- and practical policy
solutions to -- current and emerging global issues for over 40 years. Sloan Foundation
Alfred P. This is the Assure
Bioassay Control's second award.
The CCAT program is supported by Congress and funded through the Office of
Naval Research, and is designed to fast track the commercialization of new
innovative technologies that meet key technology needs and requirements for
the Department of Defense.

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Craig Venter Institute (Venter Institute), the Center for Strategic +
International Studies (CSIS), and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT), announced a new project to examine the societal implications of
synthetic genomics, a new field involving the development of viruses and cells
using designed and engineered DNA.

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Venter.
The Venter Institute is a 501 (c)(3) organization . Its five schools and one
college encompass 34 academic departments, divisions, and degree-granting
programs, as well as numerous interdisciplinary centers, laboratories, and
programs whose work cuts across traditional departmental boundaries.edu/

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Sloan Foundation, the multi -
organization effort will engage scientists and policymakers to better
understand the potential risks and benefits associated with synthetic
genomics. The
Center has extensive experience examining issues at the intersection of
science and security, analyzing and mitigating terrorist threats, and
combating weapons of mass destruction.

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CCAT does this through its sponsorship of
competitive solicitations that invite government labs, industry, and academic
research institutions to submit applications that are responsive to
solicitation topics of interest.org

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http://web. Sloan Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit institution, was
established in 1934 by Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr.
"Mr.
Bjorndal's business acumen and commitment," said Sheffer .

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"The field of synthetic genomics has the potential for groundbreaking
scientific advances , including the development of alternative energy sources,
and the production of new vaccines and pharmaceuticals," stated J. "Synthetic
genomics has the potential to enable significant societal , environmental, and
medical benefits and with this study we are trying to help ensure that
outcome ," noted Dr. Epstein, of the Homeland Security Program at CSIS.

J. Craig Venter Institute is a not-for-profit research institute
dedicated to the advancement of the science of genomics; the understanding of
its implications for society; and communication of those results to the
scientific community, the public, and policymakers. The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate
students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best
serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

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Craig
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"I want to express my appreciation for the support from CCAT and this
grant award is going to accelerate some valuable next steps towards our
product release of the QwikLite Testing System," stated Bryan Bjorndal,
president and founder of Assure Bioassay Controls.

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, the Venter Institute is home to approximately 200 staff and
scientists with expertise in human and evolutionary biology, genetics,
bioinformatics/informatics, information technology, high-throughput DNA
sequencing, genomic and environmental policy research, and communications. The Foundation provides
support in selected areas of research that are of scientific significance and
where its support can make a difference.org

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, founder and president of the Venter Institute ., of CSIS, and Drew Endy, Ph.sloan. Bryan Bjorndal has been the grant award point of contact and
principal investigator as president of Assure Bioassay Controls.

On the web:
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The study, expected to be completed by July 2006, will include a series of
workshops analyzing technological and societal concerns.D., Assure Bioassay Controls
recently received notification and has completed all requirements for a
$52,000 product development award for the company's QwikLite(TM) onsite
bioluminescent plankton water contaminant test from the Center for
Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT(SM)).

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Areas in this program include
molecular evolution, theoretical neurobiology, computational molecular
biology, astrophysics, limits to knowledge , and marine science among others. He has
received the unanimous approval by the CCAT Executive Board for grant support
to commercialize technology for detection of contaminants in water," stated
Tom Sheffer, CCAT program director.assurecontrols.

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Endy, an assistant professor in MIT's Biological Engineering Division and co-
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CSIS is an independent, nonpartisan policy research organization .
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The Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technologies
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D. The CCAT grant is largely
focused on the compilation of thousands of field and laboratory measurements
as well as correlations to new field experiences.

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The 15-month study will explore the risks
and benefits of this emerging technology, as well as possible safeguards to
prevent abuse, including bioterrorism. In addition , a
meeting including policymakers, scientists, and the media will be conducted to
discuss oversight , governance, and monitoring issues.
Bjorndal noted that several government environmental projects have already
been completed using the QwikLite technology. The final study is intended
to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal for environmental water
quality.

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"The project will serve as a model for policy makers, scientists, and
engineers who are evaluating potential 'dual-use' research," commented Dr. Founded by J. The CSIS staff includes more than 120
analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security
and economics .

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