Program Officer, Global Biological Policy and Programs
Greg Butchello is a program officer with NTI’s Global Biological Policy and Programs team (NTI | bio). In this role, he supports many of the team’s projects, especially the AIxBio Global Forum, that seek to counter emerging biological threats. He also leads the Next Generation for Biosecurity portfolio, including the annual Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition.
Butchello earned his MPA at American University, with a focus on domestic social policy. He also holds a BA in Art History and History from the University of Tulsa.
Managed access will be critical for reducing biosecurity risks related to the misuse of biological AI tools. By working to develop best practices for each element of this framework—risk levels, tiered access, and practices to verify legitimacy—developers of biological AI tools and the broader life sciences community can reduce risks while maintaining the benefits of these tools.
NTI | bio partnered with Lattice Automation to design and pilot a standard for capturing and transmitting metadata.
The convergence of artificial intelligence and the life sciences continues to accelerate. The AIxBio Horizon Scan: Spring 2026 shows that while individual advances may seem incremental, their combined trajectory is significant. Progress is outpacing governance frameworks.
Some of the world’s largest AI companies—Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic—have warned that their models could be misused to cause harm with biology. The India AI Impact Summit is a critical moment for policymakers, scientists, developers, and biosecurity experts to work together on responsible governance that reduces AIxBio risks.
Jezabel Gigena is an emerging biosecurity educator and policy-minded researcher who leads the iGEM Community Mastering Biosafety and Biosecurity project, creating accessible training on dual-use risks and responsible biotechnology. Jezabel is currently pursuing a PhD in biomedical sciences from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, and enjoys working with community-driven initiatives to strengthen global biosecurity awareness.
Facilitating international governance to reduce biosecurity risks at the convergence of AI and the life sciences.
Strengthening AI governance to prevent misuse of AI-enabled tools for engineering living systems
Fostering the Next Generation of Global Biosecurity Leaders
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