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Strategies and measures intended to prevent the development, use, and efficacy of biological weapons.

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Center Publications and Original Articles

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Articles written by Center staff relating to prevention of biothreats.

  1. Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2010-FY2011

    Franco C, Kirk Sell T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(2).
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:24:53 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2010/2010-06-14-biodefensefunding.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 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-12-22-prevent_biothreats.html

  3. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2009-FY2010

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3).
    Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:46:03 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-09-22-billionsforbiodefense.html

  4. Preparing the Healthcare System for Catastrophic Emergencies

    Courtney B, Toner E, Waldhorn R. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:55:32 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-prep_healthcare_catastrophic_emerg.html

  5. Funding Biodefense

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:55:24 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-funding_biodefense.html

  6. Developing Medical Countermeasures for Biodefense

    Smith BT, Mair M, Gronvall GK, Matheny J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:54:46 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-devel_med_cntrmeasures.html

  7. Developing a National Biosurveillance Program

    Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:29:21 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-develop_natl_biosurveillance.html

  8. Preventing the Development and Use of Biological Weapons

    Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:27:32 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-prevent_develpmnt_use_bioweapons.html

  9. Strategic Priorities for U.S. Biosecurity

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:26:47 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-strategic_priorities_biosecurity.html

  10. Improving the Select Agent Program

    Gronvall GK. Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. 29 October 2008.
    Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:47:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-10-29-imprvselectagentprog.html

  11. Cost/Success Projections for US Biodefense Countermeasure Development

    Matheny J, Mair M, Smith B. Nature Biotechnology. 2008;26(9):981-983.
    Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-09-01-costofbiodefense.html

  12. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2008-FY2009

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(2).
    Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:02:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-06-15-billionsforbiodefense.html

  13. Biodefense Countermeasures: The Impact of Title IV of the US Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

    Gronvall GK. Emerging Health Threats Journal. 2008;1:e3. doi: 10.3134/ehtj.08.003
    Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-03-07-biodefensecountermeasure.html

  14. Roundtable On-line Discussion: Is the Availability of Genetic Information Dangerous?

    Gronvall GK, Kuhn J, Hunger I, Ryabikhin LF. Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. 8 November 2007 to 28 February 2008.
    Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:53:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-02-28-isavailabilitygeneticinfodanger.html

  15. Reducing the Risk of Human Extinction

    Matheny J. Risk Analysis 27 (5), 1335-1344. doi:10.1111/j.1539-6924.2007.00960.x
    Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:15:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-10-15-reducingrisk.html

  
[Complete list of Center publications and articles on this topic]
 
Center Commentary

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Commentary by Center staff regarding prevention of bio threats.

  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. Written Testimony to House Armed Services Committee Hearing (01-22-2009)

    The Center submitted written testimony to the House Armed Services Committee January 22, 2009 hearing on "Preventing Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism."
    Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:03:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-01-21-ltr_to_ike_skelton_john_mchugh.html

  3. Preventing and Deterring Biological Attacks: Priorities that Should Emerge From the WMD Commission Report (12-19-2008)

    The Center for Biosecurity strongly agrees with the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Commission report "World at Risk" that the threat of bioterrorism is urgent, growing, and requires decisive action.
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:28:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-12-19-preventdeterbioweapons.html

  4. 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

  5. Letter of Support for H.R. 6671 Biosafety Act (08-13-2008)

    The Center for Biosecurity of UPMC has endorsed the Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2008 (h.r. 6671).
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-08-13-ltr_support_hr6671_biosafety.html

  6. 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

  7. BARDA FY09 Advanced Development Cost Estimates for Medical Countermeasures Against Biological Threats (01-31-2008)

    In FY'07 & '08, BARDA recieved $201 million for advanced development of biodefense countermeasures. Center for Biosecurity estimates that, for 90% probability of success, at least $817 million is needed in FY'09 and up to $3.4 billion annually.
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:32:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-01-31-barda_fy09.html

  8. 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

  9. Prepared Statement: 6th Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (11-21-2006)

    Prepared statement delivered by Dr. Gigi Kwik Gronvall before the Biological Weapons Convention
    Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2006-11-21-bwc_statement

 

Congressional Testimony

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Congressional testimony by Center staff regarding prevention of biothreats.

  1. Biological Threats and the Importance of Preparedness (03-03-2008)

    Presentation delivered by Dr. Tom Inglesby at a Capitol Hill briefing sponsored by Trust for America's Health entitled "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism."
    Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:19:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2008/2008-03-03-biothreatsbriefing.html

  2. Hearing on Germs, Viruses, and Secrets: The Silent Proliferation of Bio-Laboratories in the U.S. (10-04-2007)

    Testimony of Gigi Kwik Gronvall before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
    Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:18:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2007/20071004-germsvirusesandsecrets.html



Center Events and Scenarios

Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead
Washington, DC, October 6, 2009

Atlantic Storm
Washington, DC, January 14, 2005

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

 
Multimedia

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

Prevention: Biosurveillance: Status Check. Jennifer Nuzzo interviewed March 17, 2009, for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

The World at Risk Report and Laboratory Security. Dr. Gigi Kwik Gronvall 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 prevention

U.S. government documents – all topic areas

Biosecurity-related federal legislation

 
See Also

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

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