A Coalition Promoting Development of the US Synthetic Biology Industry
We’re Dedicated to Fostering American Synthetic Biology Manufacturing.
Working in collaboration with the US federal government, we aim to support the development and growth of the biomanufacturing industry, contributing to technologies that will unlock the next generation of products across numerous industries.
“Imagine your children growing up to work in good-paying jobs in fields that haven’t even been invented yet, like the parents of every computer programmer once did.”
- President Biden
What is Synthetic Biology?
Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning microorganisms for useful purposes. It is already being leveraged across many industries, including pharmaceuticals and medical treatments, food and agriculture, plastics, apparel, energy, consumer electronics, and personal and home care items, and is poised to have a significant impact on American economic growth over the coming years.
“Synthetic biology is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities.”
– National Institutes of Health
Why does It Matter to the US?
Creating a national synthetic biology infrastructure and manufacturing base will strengthen the United States’ position as a global leader in technology and innovation, help grow a robust and resilient domestic supply chain, support the development of a next-generation workforce, and empower next generation, sustainable manufacturing.
"Overreliance on Chinese Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) exports raises the possibility that China could terminate or raise the cost of prescription drugs that millions of Americans, including service members, rely on.”
- Sens. Warren (D-MA), Cotton (R-AR), and Romney (R-UT)
How Can Lawmakers Help?
The federal government can keep us competitive on the world stage by prioritizing strong industry standards and supporting R&D and domestic manufacturing capacity.
“Synthetic Biology has the potential to significantly improve the safety and stability of missions in deep space.”
– NASA