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Biological engineering advances offer significant global opportunities and risks. A horizon scanning exercise identified 20 emerging issues with potential worldwide impact, informing researchers, businesses, and policymakers.

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Area of Science:

  • Biological Engineering
  • Societal Impacts
  • Emerging Technologies

Background:

  • Biological engineering is rapidly advancing, posing significant potential impacts on global society.
  • Understanding these impacts requires a broad perspective on emerging opportunities and risks.
  • The field necessitates proactive assessment to guide future development and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a horizon scanning exercise to identify and prioritize emerging issues in biological engineering.
  • To capture diverse perspectives on the opportunities and risks associated with biological engineering.
  • To inform researchers, businesses, and policymakers about key future developments.

Main Methods:

  • A horizon scanning exercise was employed to gather varied viewpoints.
  • An initial identification of 70 potential issues was performed.
  • An iterative prioritization process selected 20 key issues based on emergence, global impact, and novelty.

Main Results:

  • Seventy potential issues related to biological engineering were initially identified.
  • Twenty prioritized issues were selected, characterized by their emerging nature, global impact potential, and limited recognition outside the field.
  • These issues span critical sectors including health, energy, agriculture, and the environment.

Conclusions:

  • Biological engineering presents a dynamic landscape of emerging issues with broad societal implications.
  • The identified issues require attention from diverse stakeholders, including researchers, industry, and policymakers.
  • Proactive engagement with these emerging challenges and opportunities is crucial for responsible innovation.