# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Bridge: Securing America's Biotech Future - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Sens. Alex Padilla and Todd Young will discuss their bipartisan work on U.S. security amid rapid biotech advances and growing competition.About this EventWhy is emerging biotechnology important to U.S. national security?Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) will share how they’re working together with their colleagues on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) to ensure the U.S. maintains its global leadership and strong national security posture as rapid advancements in biotech pose new opportunities and risks.In this installment of The Bridge series on Feb. 26, the senators will discuss the emerging biotechnology developments that are bringing academics, industry leaders, and members from both sides of the aisle together to keep America safe, secure, and definitively ahead in the biotech race with China. They’ll also discuss key policy recommendations for prioritizing biotechnology and preserving U.S. global leadership and economic security. The discussion will be moderated by Tom Inglesby, director of the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.Light fare and refreshments will be provided.About The BridgeThe Bridge is a series of conversations bringing together bipartisan lawmakers to discuss their areas of agreement at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.Note: This is an in-person event only; a livestream will not be available.Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not for profit institution and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7f4cfc70-0196-11f1-83dc-8dac76d29c25-rimg-w1200-h142-dcffffff-gmir.jpg WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11:00 a.m.WHERE: Hopkins Bloomberg Center [8th Floor]SCHEDULE:10:00 a.m. — Check in11:00 a.m. — Program begins12:00 p.m. — Program concludesClick here to stay connected to all programming at the Hopkins Bloomberg CenterCHECK IN:• A photo ID is required for entry.• Each attendee must have a ticket registered in their own name. 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