The Political Economy of Emerging Digital Data Collection Platforms and Applications with Microbial Stewardship

3.30pm – 4.15pm EDT, 7 July 2025 ‐ 45 mins

Research Presentations

As microbiome research increasingly intersects with digital technologies, new platforms and applications are reshaping how microbial data is collected, interpreted, and governed. This talk explores the political economy underpinning these digital infrastructures, examining how power, access, and ethical considerations influence the stewardship of microbial data. Drawing on ethnographic insights, the discussion will highlight the implications of digital data practices for equitable microbiome research and public health policy.

Speakers

Dr Victor Secco

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

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Dr Victor Secco

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Dr. Victor Secco is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on the intersection of microbiology, digital technologies, and socio-cultural practices. With a background in social anthropology, Dr. Secco investigates how emerging digital platforms impact the collection and interpretation of microbiome data, particularly in relation to health and environmental contexts. His work aims to inform more equitable and ethically grounded approaches to microbial stewardship in the digital age.