This study will examine research gaps in moving examination of the microbiomes of built environments from research to application.

Gene-drive modified organisms hold promise for addressing difficult-to-solve challenges, such as the eradication of insect-borne infectious diseases and the conservation of threatened and endangered species.

This study will examine the future products of biotechnology, identfying the kinds of products that may be produced in the next 10 years, and provide advice on the scientific capabilities, tools, and expertise that may be necessary to regulate these forthcoming products.

This initiative will inform decision making related to recent advances in human gene editing research. The initiative includes an international summit, which was held in December 2015, and a consensus study, which is ongoing.

An ongoing meeting series provides a forum for understanding scientific advances in environmental health and how it can be applied to decision making. Visit the website to find resources on metagenomics, epigenetics, and other topics.