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Center Publications and Original Articles

U.S. Government Judgments on the Threat of Biological Weapons: Official Assessments, 2004-2009
Compiled by the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, January 2010

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Articles written by Center staff relating to national security.
  1. Antibiotic Resistance

    Rambhia K, Gronvall G. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(4).
    Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:42:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-12-22-antibiotic_resistance.html
  2. Meeting Report: Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead

    Gronvall G, Bouri N, Rambhia K, Franco C, Watson M. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(4).
    Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:37:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-12-22-prevent_biothreats.html
  3. Preparing the Healthcare System for Catastrophic Emergencies

    Courtney B, Toner E, Waldhorn R. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:55:32 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-prep_healthcare_catastrophic_emerg.html
  4. Developing Medical Countermeasures for Biodefense

    Smith BT, Mair M, Gronvall GK, Matheny J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:29:28 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-devel_med_cntrmeasures.html
  5. Developing a National Biosurveillance Program

    Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:29:21 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-develop_natl_biosurveillance.html
  6. Funding Biodefense

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:29:09 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-funding_biodefense.html
  7. Preventing the Development and Use of Biological Weapons

    Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:27:32 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-prevent_develpmnt_use_bioweapons.html
  8. Strategic Priorities for U.S. Biosecurity

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:26:47 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-strategic_priorities_biosecurity.html
  9. Scientists Urge DHS to Improve Bioterrorism Risk Assessment

    Parnell GS, Borio LL, Brown GG, Banks D, and Wilson AG. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(4).
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:25:02 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-12-01-scientists_urge_dhs_imprv_bioterror_rsk_assess.html
  10. Community Resilience Roundtable on the Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21)

    Schoch-Spana M, Courtney B, Franco C, Norwood A, and Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(3).
    Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:58:45 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-09-15-com_resiliance_roundtable_hspd-21.html
  11. Flexible Defenses Roundtable Meeting: Promoting the Strategic Innovation of Medical Countermeasures

    Gronvall GK, Matheny J, Smith BT, Mair M, Chamberlain A, Deitch S, Borio L, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(3).
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-09-15-flexibledefensesroundtablemeeting.html
  12. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Roundtable

    Gronvall GK, Smith BT, Matheny J, Mair M, Chamberlain A, Deitch S, Borio L, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(2).
    Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:49:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-07-03-bardameetingreport.html
  13. The Biological Threat to U.S. Water Supplies: Toward a National Water Security Policy

    Nuzzo J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:20:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-06-15-watersecuritypolicy.html
  14. Navigating the Storm: Report and Recommendations from the Atlantic Storm Exercise

    Smith BT, Inglesby TV, Brimmer E, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(3):256-267.
    Thu, 15 Sep 2005 21:46:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-09-15-navigatingthestorm.html
  15. The Biosecurity of Nations

    Smith, BT. Foreign Policy. 2004 Jul/Aug:87-88.
    Sun, 01 Aug 2004 22:01:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2004_orig-articles/2004-08-01-biosecurityofnations.html

 
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Center Commentary

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Commentary by Center staff regarding national security.
  1. U.S. Biosecurity and the Center for Biosecurity's Work -- A Series of Interviews from Homeland Security: Inside and Out (03-17-2009)

    On March 17, 2009, for their radio show, Homeland Security Inside and Out, co-hosts Col. Randy Larsen and Dave McIntyre interviewed senior staff of the Center for a series of discussions about U.S. biosecurity strategy and related issues.
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:39:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-03-17-inside_and_out/index.html
  2. Center Endorsement of Forging a New Shield (01-07-2009)

    The Center for Biosecurity endorses the conclusions and recommendations of Forging a New Shield, a report from the Project on National Security Reform.
    Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-01-07-endorseforgingnew shield.html
  3. Letter of Support for Increase of BARDA Funding (09-04-2008)

    The Center for Biosecurity has submitted a letter to Congress in support of adding $905 million to BARDA funding through a White House amendment to the President's FY 2009 budget request.
    Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:40:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-09-04-ltr_support_increase_barda.html
  4. Recommendations for BARDA funding for FY2009 (03-31-2008)

    Response to Senator Burr's request for the Center for Biosecurity's input regarding the levels of funding necessary for success in 2009 and beyond for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-03-31-barda_funding_fy09_burr.html
  5. Handcuffing the Flu: Can a Law Enforcement/National Security Approach to Pandemic Preparedness Protect the American People? (01-14-2008)

    Remarks delivered for the ACLU panel discussion by Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD, January 14, 2008.
    Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-01-14-handcuffingflu.html
  6. Comments on the European Commission Green Paper on Bio-preparedness (10-01-2007)

    The Center for Biosecurity, in collaboration with the Center for Transatlantic Relations of JHU, submitted joint comments to the EC on biosafety, biothreat assessments, international cooperation, and medicine and vaccine development.
    Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:48:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2007-10-01-ec_greenpaper_biopreparedness.html



Congressional Testimony

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Congressional testimony by Center staff regarding national security.
  1. Preparing for Bioterrorism: Project BioShield, BARDA and the Medical Countermeasure Enterprise (11-28-2007)

    A Capitol Hill briefing on the threat of bioterrorism, the status of developing new medicines and vaccines to counter biosecurity threats, and suggested four steps that the Congress can take to improve the current situation.
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:27:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2007/2007-11-28-prepbioterrorism/index.html
  2. Protecting the Homeland: Fighting Pandemic Flu from the Front Lines (02-08-2006)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology; Committee on Homeland Security; U.S. House of Representatives
    Wed, 08 Feb 2006 18:08:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2006/20060208protecthmlnd.html



Center Events and Scenarios

Atlantic Storm
Washington, DC, January 14, 2005

International Conference on Biosafety and Biorisks
Lyon, France, March 2-3, 2005

Dark Winter
Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, DC, June 22-23, 2001

 
Multimedia

Dr. Thomas Inglesby's talk, Bioterrorism: Implications for International Planning and Response, was the first in the series, "International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism: New Challenges and Threats for the XXI Century," presented by the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism (CICTE) of the Organization of American States (OAS). Watch the video | View the slides

U.S. Biosecurity Strategy and the Center for Biosecurity's Work. Drs. Tara O’Toole and Thomas Inglesby interviewed March 17, 2009, for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

 
U.S. Government Documents

U.S. government documents and reports related to national security

U.S. government documents – all topic areas

Biosecurity-related federal legislation

 
See Also

U.S. Government Judgments on the Threat of Biological Weapons: Official Assessments, 2004-2009

Bioterrorism: Redefining Prevention. Graham B, Talent J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(2).

The Biosecurity Seminar Series at Princeton University

Strategies for Effective Pandemic Planning, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices Sustaining the State Workforce

Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism

The 9-11 Commission Report

CSIS Homeland Security Program

Project on National Security Reform

The U.S. National Security Council

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Defense Department