Global Health Institute

I was looking forward to attending Dr. Cameron’s talk because I was interested in hearing more about how her work in biology contributed to her later career. As a PhD student myself, I always want to know more about how others have chosen to apply their education after completing graduate school. Having these conversations will, in turn, help me make a more informed choice about my own career path.

From pandemic outbreaks to dual-use research gone wrong, modern society constantly faces novel biosecurity threats. Whether these risks are natural, accidental, or intentional, Dr. Elizabeth Cameron, Vice-President of Global Biological Policy and Programs at the Nuclear Threat Initiative and former staff-member on the White House National Security Council, works to minimize their potential for harm. Sitting with our class in a Berkeley Center conference room, Dr. Cameron shared her thoughts on the future of biosecurity and global preparedness.