Barbara
Del Castello

Barbara recently earned her Ph.D in Genetics and her M.A. in international policy, with a focused on non-proliferation, biodefense, and biosecurity. She is an avid and passionate science communicator with 7+ years of experience in science policy, diplomacy, and advocacy for women in STEM fields.

About Barbara


Ph.D., Genetics, October 2022
M.A. , International Policy, May 2022


Select Career Experience

  • Project Lead for Emerging Technology and Nonproliferation, CRDF Global (Sept. 2022)

  • Co-coordinator, MGCY SPI, 2022-2023

  • NSPN SciDEAL Scholar, '20-'21

  • AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leader, 2019

  • Former White House OSTP Policy Intern

Recent Publications