Dr. Lauren Richardson, DVM, MPH, DACVPM has a background in veterinary medicine and public health and has supported projects in over 20 countries, developing solutions in life sciences operations and transition, technology integration, biocontainment and biosecurity, risk and threat management, CBRN, veterinary medicine, food safety, and infectious disease. As Senior Director of Science & Technology at Merrick, Dr. Richardson provides operational and strategic planning, biorisk management, training, and program management to support government, academic, and private industry clients. Her foundational cyberbiosecurity work includes consulting for institutions, peer-reviewed publications, support to credential development, and training.