Sana Zakaria is a Research Leader working on science and innovation ecosystem policies, focussing on emerging technologies and their intersection. Her work focusses on assessing the societal implications of technological advancement, and unpacking the factors affecting technology demand and supply, identifying enablers and barriers for wider utility and adoption and assessing implications of technology for oversight mechanisms, and for building resilience and preparedness in society.
For a decade, Sana has worked across the public and third sector in research innovation and growth, science policy and systems, and evidence uptake and implementation. She is currently leading on evaluating the PATH-SAFE programme and its interconnectivity with the UK-wide genomic bio-surveillance ecosystem. She is also assessing the effectiveness of a One Health AMR surveillance approach the agri-food environment and has published an op-ed on building food resilience and security. Her other key project involves assessing oversight mechanisms underpinning emerging developments in embryology, brain computer interfaces, engineering biology and organoids. She is also leading on a project developing a global bio-design tool risk index to manage dual use risks from biotechnologies. She holds a PhD in molecular and neurobiology from King’s College London.
This page was updated in September 2024.
