Illumina's deSouza on Tech Growth and Need for a Bio Force

The transcript discusses the unpreparedness for pandemics and the need for improved surveillance networks to better identify and track pathogens. It explores how life and work may change post-pandemic, including the potential for a global bioforce. The speaker also covers workforce management during the pandemic, the growth of biotech and genomics, and the development of a global surveillance network. The importance of genomic testing and the potential for a global bioforce are highlighted.

What were some of the key lessons learned from the pandemic regarding public health and national defense?

How can a surveillance network improve our response to future outbreaks?

What implications did the early circulation of the virus in the US have on public health?

In what ways do you think life will change permanently after the pandemic?

How has the pandemic influenced the way we work and interact in public spaces?

What role do you think genomics will play in the future of healthcare?

What are the challenges in establishing a global surveillance network for infectious diseases?