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Biological Threats to United States National Security
The Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met to gain a deeper understanding of the nature and severity of biological threats to our security as well as the preparedness to respond to these threats.
The Characteristics of Pandemic Pathogens
This study attempts to name the characteristics of naturally occurring microorganisms which constitute a global catastrophic biological risk (GCBR).
Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare
This is the third edition of Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare and aims to highlight the current state of science on individual agents and toxins and general response capabilities to prevent knowledge gaps and serve as a reference source for the…
Biodefense: Federal Efforts to Develop Biological Threat Awareness
This report describes the types of actions that key federal agencies have taken to develop biological threat awareness, and how that information is used to support investment decisions. It also describes the extent to which these agencies have…
Summary of Findings and Recommendations of the Federal Security Advisory Panel on the Biennial Review of the Select Agents and Toxins List
In its Biennial Review, the FESAP considers the removal of Coxiella burnetti, Rickettsi prowasekii, Brucella abortus, Brucella suis, Brucella melitensis, and Bacillus anthracis Pasteur strain from the Select Agents list.
Outbreaks, Attacks, and Accidents: Combating Biological Threats
This hearing before the subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the US Congress discusses the federal governments lack of preparedness to combat naturally occurring outbreaks, laboratory accidents, and…
The Shaping of US Biodefense Posture
This report is an historical analysis of US biodefense and bioweapons posture in order to understand the disparity between chemical weapons preparedness and biological weapons preparedness.
Risk and Benefit Analysis of Gain of Function Research: Final Report
Conducted risk analyses or accidents, natural disasters, biosecurity, and a benefit assessment. Focuses on influenza viruses and coronaviruses.
Survey of Systems for Comparative Ranking of Agents That Pose a Bioterroristic Threat
Collected and summarized a bevy or risk assessments of highly pathogenic biological agents.
H5N1: A Case Study for Dual Use Research
The author uses the threat of a global pandemic caused by H5N1 to advocate for dual use research and make recommendations to improve it.
Biodefense: Worldwide Threats and Countermeasure Efforts for the Department of Defense
This hearing before the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats, and Capabilities discussed the threat of biological weapons attacks from state and nonstate actors.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Assessments: DHS Should Establish More Specific Guidance for their Use
Assesses how DHS has used its risk assessments to inform response plans, capabilities, and institutionalized policies.
Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a concise, pocket-sized manual that can be used in a crisis to guide medical personnel in the prophylaxis and management of biological casualties.