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NIAID Biodefense Research Agenda for CDC Category A Agents
As concern grows about the use of biological agents in acts of terrorism or war, Federal health agencies are evaluating and accelerating measures to protect the public from the health consequences of such an attack. In 1996, when NIAID made public its Research Agenda for Emerging Diseases, intentional introduction of infectious agents was not discussed Read More »
- April 25, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
NIAID Strategic Plan for Biodefense Research
The threat of bioterrorism has created new challenges for medicine and public health. Our nation’s ability to detect and respond to acts of bioterror requires new and improved countermeasures, including diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies. The development of countermeasures is driven by biomedical research on disease-causing microbes and on the immune system response to these pathogens. Read More »
- April 25, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Public Guide
The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector. It recognizes that Americans all share responsibility for Read More »
- April 21, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Other, and 2001-2025
Guidelines for Biosafety Laboratory Competency
These guidelines for biosafety laboratory competency outline the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities required for working with biologic agents at the three highest biosafety levels (BSLs) (levels 2, 3, and 4). The competencies are tiered to a worker’s experience at three levels: entry level, midlevel (experienced), and senior level (supervisory or managerial positions). These guidelines Read More »
- April 15, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Featured, Other, and 2001-2025
Presidential Policy Directive / PPD-8: National Preparedness
Presidential Directive Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) Signed: March 30, 2011 This directive is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters. Our national Read More »
- April 11, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Delegated Legislation, Featured, and 2001-2025
