(Commentary by D.A. Henderson). The World Health Assembly is scheduled to decide in May 2011 whether the 2 known remaining stockpiles of smallpox virus are to be destroyed or retained. Dr. Henderson’s commentary approximates the significant costs of new products and the incremental contribution that a newly developed vaccine might make in terms of public health security. This commentary, to be published in the June 2011 edition of Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, is available online now, ahead of print. Read full commentary on journal website.
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Smallpox Virus Destruction and the Implications of a New Vaccine
- March 25, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
State, Local, Private, and Commercial Laboratory Compliance With Select Agent Regulations
This summary report was published by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. It summarizes the results of our reviews of eight State, local, private, and commercial laboratories’ compliance with select agent regulations during various periods from November 2003 to September 2005.
- January 28, 2008
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Statement of Richard A Falkenrath, Senior Fellow The Brookings Institute before the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
This testimony is given by Richard A. Falkenrath on his observations on the successes and shortcomings of the reauthorization of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 and on biodefense and public health preparedness, more generally.
By Richard A. Falkenrath
- June 22, 2011
- | Filed under North America, Commentary, and 2001-2025
Strategic Plan for Outreach and Education on Dual Use Research Issues
This report contains the recommendations of the NSABB regarding the development of a comprehensive program of outreach and education on issues related to dual use life sciences research.
- March 14, 2012
- | Filed under North America, Report, and 2001-2025
Smarter Regulations
Commentary on “Responsible Conduct by Life Scientists in an Age of Terrorism.” In the United States a rapidly increasing regulatory burden for life scientists has led to questions of whether the increased burden resulting from the Select Agent Program has had adverse effects on scientific advances.
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