White Paper: A Proposal for Biodesign Metadata Exchange for Use in Biosecurity
NTI | bio partnered with Lattice Automation to design and pilot a standard for capturing and transmitting metadata.
Sara
Kaufman
Executive Assistant & Events Coordinator, Global Biological Policy and Programs
Bio
Sara Kaufman serves as an executive assistant and events coordinator for NTI’s Global Biological Policy and Programs team (NTI | bio). In that role, she supports the team through virtual and in-person event planning and execution, travel coordination, and records management. Kaufman also contributes to NTI | bio’s programmatic work, including independent research and assessment for the Africa Health Security Index and strategic development for the Next Generation for Biosecurity program.
Kaufman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Spanish from Amherst College, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health with a health policy concentration at George Washington University.
Analysis
NTI Blogs
Leading with Science and Evidence in a Time of Retreat
As global resources become more constrained, evidence-based tools that guide investments toward maximum impact are more important than ever. This World Health Day, the WHO urges the world to embrace evidence, support science-led solutions, and advance global cooperation to turn evidence into action.
From Agreement to Action: Strengthening Africa’s Health Security Through Data
The Pandemic Agreement is a historic step toward strengthening global systems to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemic and pandemic threats. Yet many low- and middle-income countries face significant political and technical challenges in ratifying and implementing the agreement.
Young Voices in International Security: Thokozani Nyasulu-Liwewe
NTI’s “Young Voices” series highlights early-career professionals making their mark as part of the community of experts tackling today’s existential threats. Thokozani Nyasulu-Liwewe's remarkable career path has focused on improving health outcomes and strengthening health systems. Currently, Thokozani serves as the Clinical Lead for the District Health Office under the Ministry of Health in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. She is also a 2024 Game Changers Fellow with the Brown University Pandemic Center and Pandemic Action Network.
Projects
Africa Health Security Index
Improving epidemic and pandemic preparedness and strengthening biosecurity in Africa.
Next Generation for Biosecurity
Fostering the Next Generation of Global Biosecurity Leaders
Global Health Security Index
An assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries.