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RFI – Rapid Detection of Infectious Disease Pathogens in Arthropods

(Global Biodefense) The US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) is conducting market research to assess the commercial availability or technical maturity of technologies for rapid detection of infectious disease pathogens in arthropods. The targeted product profile is for Arthropod Vector Pathogen Rapid Detection Devices (AVPRDDs), portable devices that enable service members to detect Read More »

January 24, 2014
| Filed under North America, Agents & Toxins, Biotechnology, Countermeasures, Policy & Initiatives, and Research
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DARPA Hosts 87 Fellows in Unprecedented Gathering: Event Generates Rich Discussions, Exercises and Presentations on DARPA Process for Problem-Solving

(Market Wired) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, (DARPA), considered to be the nation’s official “innovation engine,” recently hosted Hertz Fellows for a first-of-its-kind event near DARPA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. During two full days, January 10-11, Fellows learned how the agency poses and solves problems. They engaged interactively with DARPA leaders, working on an Read More »

January 24, 2014
| Filed under North America and Policy & Initiatives
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WHO Board Addresses Substandard Medicines, Flu Pandemics, Regulatory Systems | Intellectual Property Watch

January 24, 2014
| Filed under International and Policy & Initiatives
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Seven recommendations to enhance preparedness for public health emergencies in the U.S.

(Medical News Today) The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in New York City prompted large increases in government funding to help communities respond and recover after man-made and natural disasters. But, this funding has fallen considerably since the economic crisis in 2008. Furthermore, disaster funding distribution is deeply inefficient: huge cash infusions are disbursed right after Read More »

January 15, 2014
| Filed under Countermeasures, Policy & Initiatives, and Public Health
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Moran, Jenkins Celebrate NBAF Funding In New Spending Bill

(WIBW/CNN) Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) are both celebrating the inclusion of more than $400 million for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) as part of a spending bill that will fund the U.S. government through the end of the year.