About the Symposium
This virtual symposium was held to highlight the impact the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory (NVBL) has had utilizing the unique capabilities of the DOE to tackle the science and technology challenges associated with COVID-19, and to discuss areas in which the NVBL can have impact in the future. With perspectives from Chris Fall, Director, Office of Science, DOE, and William A. Bookless, Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, the event featured Presentations from lead investigators reporting progress in:- Epidemiological modeling
- Therapeutics
- Testing
- Understanding transport of the virus
- Solving issues around supply chain challenges
In addition, keynote speakers from outside the NVBL discussed the upcoming science and technology needs in computing, testing and surveillance, and vaccines. The event was aimed at the S&T community, media, and general public.
For inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Archived Talks
- Harriet Kung, Deputy Director for Science, DOE Office of Science “Opening Remarks”
Listen - Chris Fall Director, Office of Science, DOE, “Welcome”
Listen - NVBL Co-Lead Michelle Buchanan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, “NVBL Overview”
Presentation Listen - NVBL Co-Lead Stephen Streiffer, Argonne National Laboratory, Moderator for NVBL Project Leads Working Group Progress and Q&A
Listen- Lonnie Love, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Manufacturing
Presentation Listen - J. Patrick Fitch, Los Alamos National Laboratory, COVID-19 Testing R&D
Presentation Listen - Martha (Marti) Head, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Molecular Design for Medical Therapeutics
Presentation Listen - Katrina Waters, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Viral Fate and Transport
Presentation Listen - Budhu Bhaduri, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Epidemiological Modeling
Presentation Listen
- Lonnie Love, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Manufacturing
- William A. Bookless, Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Listen - Bruce Tromberg, Director, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, “Future S&T Needs: Future of Testing & Surveillance”
Presentation Listen - Jim Brase, Deputy Associate Director for Computation, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, “Future S&T Needs: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Computing”
Presentation Listen - Greg Burel, President, Hamilton Grace, LLC, “Future S&T Needs: Vaccines”
Listen - Harriet Kung, Deputy Director for Science, DOE Office of Science, “Closing Remarks”
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