NVBL (National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory) Symposium Closing Remarks

Conference · Wed Oct 28 04:00:00 EDT 2020

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1718932· OSTI ID:1718932

Kung, Harriet ^[1]

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1. US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States). Office of Science

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, and 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.

• Research Organization: US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States). Office of Science
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC)
• OSTI ID: 1718932
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English