Verily reposted this
Chief Medical & Scientific Officer advancing precision health @ Verily, an Alphabet company | ex-Apple, Gates Foundation
It was an honor to speak at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy this week during a technology showcase and policy workshop. Along with Nicole Fehrenbach and David Larsen we talked about the promise and benefits of wastewater surveillance in the US and how it requires a partnership between government, the private sector and academia. At Verily, we’re committed to this type of collaboration, as we’ve worked with several public health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A comprehensive and coordinated network and data infrastructure will be key to facilitating the detection of public health threats across jurisdictional borders and boundaries. I am excited to see how this field evolves in building a system that services the American public and beyond. Thank you to Danielle Carnival, PhD , Paul Friedrichs and Stephanie Psaki for their inspired leadership and to Josh Glasser for the engaging program!