Science and security must evolve together. Setting common standards for DNA synthesis screening is not just a technical exercise, it’s a diplomatic imperative, said Angela Kane. Only through shared norms and international trust can we ensure that biotechnology remains a force for global good.

Angela Kane is one of the world’s leading voices on international security and multilateral diplomacy, bringing unparalleled experience from a distinguished career in the United Nations and her role as former Sam Nunn Distinguished Fellow and Senior Advisor to the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI).

A former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Angela has spent her career negotiating and advising on political issues. As UN High Representative for Disarmament, she played a leading role in advancing international cooperation to reduce global threats from weapons of mass destruction. At NTI, she continued to champion efforts to strengthen global governance for emerging biological risks and to promote biosecurity as a pillar of responsible innovation.

Within the IBBIS Technical Consortium, Angela contributes her deep expertise in global norm-building, diplomatic engagement, and governance of high-risk technologies, helping bridge the gap between technical guidance and international policy coherence. Her insights ensure that the Consortium’s work resonates at the highest levels of decision-making and supports long-term sustainability through multilateral collaboration.