Edward You

Edward You is a Supervisory Special Agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), currently serving in the National Counterintelligence Task Force (NCITF).1 He has an extensive background in national security, technology, and biological sciences.

Key aspects of Edward You's career include:

1. FBI Roles:

   • Supervisory Special Agent in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Biological Countermeasures Unit23
   • Member of the FBI Los Angeles Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force3
   • Served on the FBI Hazardous Evidence Response Team2

2. Interagency Experience:

   • National Counterintelligence Officer for Emerging and Disruptive Technologies at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence3
   • FBI Liaison Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)3

3. Expertise:

   • Focuses on identifying and mitigating threats related to emerging biotechnologies, including synthetic biology1
   • Specializes in biosecurity, economic espionage, and health security threats3

4. Academic and Industry Background:

   • Conducted research on autoimmune diseases and human gene therapy at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine1
   • Worked in cancer research and assay development at AMGEN, Inc.1

5. Education and Outreach:

   • Develops biosecurity training programs and policies3
   • Lectures on pandemics, bioterrorism, and international security at George Mason University3

Edward You's career demonstrates a unique blend of scientific expertise and law enforcement experience, positioning him as a key figure in the intersection of national security and biotechnology.23