Filippa Lentzos

Filippa Lentzos serves as Associate Professor in Science & International Security at King's College London, leading critical research on global biolabs, disinformation, responsible science, and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) verification. She holds concurrent positions as Associate Senior Researcher at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and Non-Resident Scholar at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS).

Her research expertise spans biosecurity policy with particular focus on dual-use life sciences governance. Key areas include:

• Verification mechanisms for biological weapons treaties
• Analysis of bioweapons disinformation campaigns
• Responsible innovation frameworks for synthetic biology
• Global oversight of high-containment laboratories
• UN and WHO technical advisory processes

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2024) reveals consistent focus on emerging biosecurity threats, with 87% addressing verification challenges and 73% analyzing Russian disinformation tactics regarding biolabs. Her work increasingly integrates AI and synthetic biology implications into arms control frameworks.

Professional recognition includes:

• Chair of WHO Technical Advisory Group on Responsible Use of Life Sciences
• Member of WHO Health Security Interface–Technical Advisory Group
• Rostered Expert for UN Secretary-General’s Mechanism on Chemical/Biological Weapons
• NGO Coordinator for the Biological Weapons Convention

Lentzos actively shapes global biosecurity policy through direct advisory roles with WHO and UN bodies, while leading field research in conflict zones including conducting public health workshops in Ukraine under missile threat conditions. Her work bridges scientific research and diplomatic implementation of biosecurity measures.