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Explore the transformative potential of engineering biology in this 57-minute discourse delivered by Dame Angela McLean, the UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, at The Royal Institution. Discover how this emerging field combines biological sciences with technology and engineering to benefit multiple sectors and society as a whole. Learn about McLean's comprehensive "Year of Engineering Biology" research, where she examined the scientific evidence behind both optimistic and pessimistic claims surrounding this revolutionary field. Understand the key opportunities and risks that engineering biology presents, identify the barriers that currently prevent it from fully revolutionizing society, and gain insights into McLean's vision for these technologies and their expected applications over the next decade and beyond. Examine how mathematical models can aid understanding of infectious agent evolution and spread, and explore the intersection of natural science evidence with public policy formulation. Benefit from McLean's extensive experience as both a researcher in mathematical epidemiology and her current role overseeing government scientific advice, providing a unique perspective on how engineering biology might shape our future across defense, health, and broader societal applications.
