Of particular focus are understanding how areas of research and innovation get constructed as either being a security concern or not. Who makes these decisions, and what ramifications does this categorization have for governing the innovation process?
Specific areas of focus include research going on inside the Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (Synberc), the Synthetic Biology Leadership Excellence Accelerator Program (LEAP), and the international Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) student competition.