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Op-Ed – Dual-Use Research: Is it possible to protect the public without encroaching rights?
T. Tosin Fadeyi, Master’s Candidate, Biotechnology (Biodefense and Biosecurity Concentration), University of Maryland Read More »
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Book Review: Bioinsecurity and Vulnerability
Reviewed by T. Tosin Fadeyi Edited by Nancy N. Chen and Lesley A. Read More »
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Op-Ed – Microbial Forensic Attribution: Where Science Meets International Relations
Christopher A. Bidwell, JD, Senior Fellow for Nonproliferation Law and Policy, Federation of American Read More »
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Op-Ed – Science Needs for Microbial Forensics: Developing Initial International Research Priorities
Committee on Science Needs Microbial Forensics: Developing an Initial International Roadmap, Board on Read More »
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Op-Ed – A Necessary Biopreparedness Priority: Strengthening the Medical Countermeasures Enterprise
Christina England, Master’s Candidate, Security Policy, University of Maryland School of Public Policy; Read More »
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About Virtual Biosecurity Center
A Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness
“With this collection of commentaries, Center experts mark the 10th anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks by taking stock of progress to date and making recommendations for change that would help build resilience and preparedness against biological threats.
– A Crossroads in Biosecurity (Tom Inglesby and Anita Cicero)
– Post-9/11 Challenges of a Crisis (D.A. Henderson)
– Managing the Insider Threat in High-Containment Laboratories (Gigi Kwik Gronvall)
– Connecting the Dots on Biosurveillance (Jennifer Nuzzo)
– Time for Crisis Standards of Care (Dan Hanfling)
– Preparing Hospitals for Large-Scale Infectious Disease Emergencies (Eric Toner and Amesh Adalja)
– Four Ways to Reduce the Time and Cost of Anthrax Cleanup (Crystal Franco)
– Community Resilience: Beyond Wishful Thinking (Monica Schoch-Spana)”
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