Sec. 10221. Engineering biology and biometrology
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The Director shall— support basic measurement science, technology research for engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology to advance— measurement technologies to support foundational understanding of the mechanisms of conversion of DNA information into cellular function, including both the natural and engineered production of biomolecules; technologies for measurement of such biomolecular components and for complex engineered biological systems; new data tools, techniques, and processes to improve engineering biology, biomanufacturing, and biometrology research; and all other areas deemed by the Director to be critical to the development and deployment of engineering biology, biomanufacturing and biometrology; support activities to inform and expand the development of measurements infrastructure needed to develop technical standards to establish interoperability and facilitate commercial development of biomolecular measurement technology and engineering biology applications; convene industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, Federal laboratories, and other Federal agencies engaged in engineering biology research and development to develop coordinated technical roadmaps for authoritative measurement of the molecular components of the cell; provide access to user facilities with advanced or unique equipment, services, materials, and other resources to industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to perform research and testing; establish or expand collaborative partnerships or consortia with other Federal agencies engaged in engineering biology research and development, institutions of higher education, Federal laboratories, and industry to advance engineering biology applications; and support graduate and post graduate research and training in biometrology, biomanufacturing, and engineering biology.
For purposes of this section, the term Engineering Biology means the application of engineering design principles and practices to biological systems, including molecular and cellular systems, to advance fundamental understanding of complex natural systems and to enable novel or optimized functions and capabilities. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the policies, processes, or practices of individual Federal agencies in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act relating to the conduct of biomedical research and advanced development, including the solicitation and review of extramural research proposals.
In carrying out activities authorized by this section, the Secretary shall ensure proper security controls are in place to protect sensitive information, as appropriate.