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Team & Advisors

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Zakariyau Yusuf

Director and Strategic Lead

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Zakariyau has a strong background in non-profit entrepreneurship and is currently utilizing his expertise in risk governance for emerging technologies. Before that, Zakariyau successfully managed health interventions and research projects at Family Empowerment Media, New Incentives, and Oxford Biosecurity Group. He founded Effective Altruism Nigeria, which promotes and enables Nigerians to use evidence-based approaches to address important issues. Zakariyau is also an alumnus of the Charity Entrepreneurship Program.

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Edward Turner

Head of Policy and Engagement 

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Edward is an experienced policy professional with a background in economics and policy advisory in the UK. His expertise lies in synthesizing research and evidence, collaborating with experts and stakeholders, and translating these insights into actionable, evidence-based policy recommendations. Edward is dedicated to using his experience in technology, trade, and industry policy to contribute to efforts to protect humanity from the potential risks of emerging bio and artificial intelligence technologies.

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Dhruvin Patel

Policy Researcher

Dhruvin is a research scientist with expertise in infectious diseases, synthetic biology, and advanced AI. He leverages his background to contribute to policy development aimed at mitigating global catastrophic risks and is committed to integrating scientific research into governance frameworks to ensure the safe use of emerging technologies in addressing global challenges. 

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