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Clarissa Rios Rojas is a Political Affairs Officer at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), where she supports global efforts to implement the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). A molecular biologist turned science diplomat, she helps shape multilateral negotiations, integrate emerging bioscience into treaty discussions, and broker partnerships to strengthen biosecurity worldwide. Her work bridges policy and science, with a focus on AI-enabled biology, synthetic genomics, and responsible innovation. Clarissa has authored peer-reviewed publications on biosecurity governance and speaks globally on treaty modernization. She holds degrees in biology and a PhD in Molecular Biology and is committed to ensuring biotechnology remains a force for good.
