Dr. Renee Wegrzyn oversees a variety of programs within DARPA’s Biological Technology Office, but her “Detect It with Gene Editing Technologies,” or DIGET, program has captured recent attention for its potential in tracking COVID-19 and other pathogenic threats. In this episode, Wegrzyn explains the background and science behind the program, how it can aid in the national response to COVID-19 and other future threats, as well as how programs like this can succeed while safeguarding people’s privacy and information.
HealthCast
Season 1
Episode 11
19m listen
DARPA DIGET Program Manager Renee Wegrzyn
A Defense Department program aims to track COVID-19.
-
Renee Wegrzyn DIGET Program Manager DARPA
Related Content
-
How AI Improves Decision-Making and Workload at Borders
Customs and Border Protection CTO Sunil Madhugiri discussed how the agency is using artificial intelligence at the nation’s borders.
19m listen -
Quantum, Workforce Issues Lead FDA’s Digital Transformation
The FDA is taking a proactive approach to its digital transformation efforts that its tech leaders highlighted in a new IT strategy.
14m listen -
Storytelling Miniseries: The Skill that Can Unite Cross-Generational Teams
The latest episode in this Storytelling Miniseries for federal leaders discusses bridging gaps across generations in the workplace.
20m listen -
AI Startups Help Detect, Prevent Common Cancers in Women
Brittany Connors, SBIR director of investor relations at NCI, discussed how she is working with startups to develop the technology that better detects breast cancer and cervical cancer in their early stages.
23m listen
