Atlantic Storm, was a bioterrorism “table-top” exercise convened on January 14, 2005 and Atlantic Storm Interactive is a web-based, multimedia presentation that takes the briefings, updates, simulated newscasts, and other materials that were prepared for the exercise and integrates them with excerpts from the actual discussions of the exercise participants. This presentation has been designed to allow viewers to place themselves in the role of one of the decision-making participants or in the role of one of the event’s observers. The Guide for Viewers and Facilitators suggests ways to use this presentation and poses questions to help guide discussion of biosecurity challenges that were highlighted by the exercise…
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Bioagents Education for Android
The bio-security agent information cards app provides students, scientists and healthcare providers with information on the 10 biological agents that are widely used in biological research. Each card is designed to highlight one biological agent and its related bio-security concerns. The information on the cards is focused and concise, decreasing the time needed to find Read More »
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Bioagents Education for iPhone and iPod
The bio-security agent information cards app provides students, scientists and healthcare providers with information on the 10 biological agents that are widely used in biological research. Each card is designed to highlight one biological agent and its related bio-security concerns. The information on the cards is focused and concise, decreasing the time needed to find Read More »
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Case Studies in Agricultural Biosecurity
“This set of educational modules is intended to raise awareness about agricultural biosecurity issues in the United States and is targeted towards the educated public. We focus on agriculture, defined as the domestication of crops and animals, since it yields a variety of products essential to our daily lives, including food grains, vegetables, meat, milk, Read More »
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S3: Science, Safety, and Security Program
The S3 program promotes transparency and broader awareness about the evolving nature of biological agents that can be hazardous, and how to handle and use these agents safely and securely. The resources provided here include information for laboratory personnel who work with potentially hazardous biological agents, their supervisors, the management personnel of the institutions in Read More »
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Everywhere You Look: Select Agent Pathogens
As part of its Select Agent Program, the USG regulates 80+ pathogens, imposing strict controls on access by U.S. researchers and laboratories. At the same time, almost all of these pathogens are found in nature and cause disease outbreaks with some regularity. To demonstrate that, the Center mapped outbreaks of disease caused by select agent Read More »
Atlantic Storm Interactive
- July 12, 2010
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Bioagents Education for Android
The bio-security agent information cards app provides students, scientists and healthcare providers with information on the 10 biological agents that are widely used in biological research. Each card is designed to highlight one biological agent and its related bio-security concerns. The information on the cards is focused and concise, decreasing the time needed to find or learn relevant information. The cards are designed to be informative to individuals, from the lay person as well as the entry level – experienced practitioners engaged in the pursuit of careers in the biological or medical technology and sciences, for familiarization and as a ready resource to aspects of the bio-terror threat.
- July 31, 2012
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Bioagents Education for iPhone and iPod
The bio-security agent information cards app provides students, scientists and healthcare providers with information on the 10 biological agents that are widely used in biological research. Each card is designed to highlight one biological agent and its related bio-security concerns. The information on the cards is focused and concise, decreasing the time needed to find or learn relevant information. The cards are designed to be informative to individuals, from the lay person as well as the entry level – experienced practitioners engaged in the pursuit of careers in the biological or medical technology and sciences, for familiarization and as a ready resource to aspects of the bio-terror threat.
- July 31, 2012
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Biodefense Graduate Program
The biodefense Graduate Program in the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University offers MS and PhD degrees in Biodefense. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess the risks posed by natural and man-made biological threats, develop strategies for reducing these risks to national and international security, and bridge the gap between scientists and policy-makers. Given the breadth of the program, applicants with backgrounds in both the natural sciences and social sciences are welcome.
- July 12, 2010
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Biosecurity at the National Academy
The National Academies are committed to providing clear, objective, evidence-based information and advice to the Nation.
On this website, we have pulled together information about National Academies’ reports, ongoing projects, and activities. We hope this will make it easier to find the many resources available from this institution. The site also includes links to some of the growing number of biosecurity websites in the United States and overseas.”
- April 30, 2012
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