Sarah Stern serves as an intern for NTI’s Global Biological Policy and Programs team (NTI | bio). In this role, she supports the team’s efforts to reduce biological risks and improve pandemic preparedness.
Stern is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Developmental Biology at Stanford University, where she is studying the mechanisms controlling adult stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Stern received a B.S. in Biology at MIT. She is interested in the detection and identification of emerging pandemics. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, working on jigsaw puzzles, going for walks and hikes, and eating ice cream.
Biodefense and infectious disease specialist and NTI board member Luciana Borio, M.D. on the challenges, opportunities, and priorities for marshalling an effective response to H5N1 bird flu.
NTI is committed to highlighting and supporting LGBTQ+ voices in national security during Pride Month and beyond. Sarah Stern, NTI’s Global Biological Policy and Programs intern, had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Andrew Hebbeler, the inaugural Director of Biosecurity at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and former Senior Director of Global Biological Policy and Programs at NTI, about the importance of diversity in biosecurity work and how he views his personal leadership style.
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