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Center Publications and Original Articles

Publications on Government Policy and Programs

Articles written by Center staff relating to government response to biological threat.

  1. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2009-FY2010

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3).
    Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:46:03 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/2009-09-22-billionsforbiodefense.html

  2. Expanding the Public's Role in Health Emergency Policy

    Schoch-Spana M, Courtney B, Norwood A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:45:28 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-expand_public_role.html

  3. Developing a National Biosurveillance Program

    Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:29:21 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-develop_natl_biosurveillance.html

  4. Funding Biodefense

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:29:09 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-funding_biodefense.html

  5. Preserving Gains from Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreements

    Nuzzo JB, Mair M, Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:28:34 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-preserv_gains_ph_emerg_prep.html

  6. Preventing the Development and Use of Biological Weapons

    Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:27:32 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-prevent_develpmnt_use_bioweapons.html

  7. Strategic Priorities for U.S. Biosecurity

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1).
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:26:47 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2009/biomemo/2009-03-27-strategic_priorities_biosecurity.html

  8. Scientists Urge DHS to Improve Bioterrorism Risk Assessment

    Parnell GS, Borio LL, Brown GG, Banks D, and Wilson AG. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(4).
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:25:02 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-12-01-scientists_urge_dhs_imprv_bioterror_rsk_assess.html

  9. Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on Draft Guidances for Pandemic Influenza Planning

    Mair M, Norwood A, Courtney B, and Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(3).
    Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:58:52 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-09-15-comments_drft_guide_pan_flu_plan.html

  10. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2008-FY2009

    Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(2).
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:09:42 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-06-15-billionsforbiodefense.html

 
[Complete list of Center publications and articles on this topic]

  
Center Commentary

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Commentary by Center staff regarding government policy and programs.

  1. Creating Situational Awareness: A Systems Approach (06-10-2009)

    This white paper was prepared for the June 10, 2009, workshop on medical surge capacity hosted by the Institute of Medicine Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events.
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:01:01 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-06-10-create_situ_aware.html

  2. U.S. Biosecurity and the Center for Biosecurity's Work -- A Series of Interviews from Homeland Security: Inside and Out (03-17-2009)

    On March 17, 2009, for their radio show, Homeland Security Inside and Out, co-hosts Col. Randy Larsen and Dave McIntyre interviewed senior staff of the Center for a series of discussions about U.S. biosecurity strategy and related issues.
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:39:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-03-17-inside_and_out/index.html

  3. Letter of Support HR1 (02-11-2009)

    Center for Biosecurity urges Congress to support funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help the nation prepare for and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and pandemic flu.
    Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:03:22 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-02-11_hr1_support_letter.html

  4. Statement to Congress Senate and House Conferees on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (02-09-2009)

    168 organizations sign letter urging Congress to retain funding for public health provisions that are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
    Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:32:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-02-09_stimulus_ltr_conference.html

  5. Statement to Senate on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (02-09-2009)

    168 organizations sign letter urging Congress to retain funding for public health provisions that are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
    Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:32:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-02-09_stimulus_ltr_to_senate.html

  6. Center Endorsement of Forging a New Shield (01-07-2009)

    The Center for Biosecurity endorses the conclusions and recommendations of Forging a New Shield, a report from the Project on National Security Reform.
    Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:08:24 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2009-01-07-endorseforgingnew shield.html

  7. Preventing and Deterring Biological Attacks: Priorities that Should Emerge From the WMD Commission Report (12-19-2008)

    The Center for Biosecurity strongly agrees with the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Commission report "World at Risk" that the threat of bioterrorism is urgent, growing, and requires decisive action.
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:42:52 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-12-19-preventdeterbioweapons.html

  8. Ten Notable Publications of 2007 (01-08-2008)

    Center for Biosecurity's picks for 10 notable publications of 2007.
    Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:15:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2008-01-08-notablepubs2007.html

  9. HSPD-21: National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness (10-23-2007)

    On October 18, 2007, the White House released Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21) establishing a "National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness."
    Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:18:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2007-10-23-summaryofHSPD-21.html

  10. Comments on the European Commission Green Paper on Bio-preparedness (10-01-2007)

    The Center for Biosecurity, in collaboration with the Center for Transatlantic Relations of JHU, submitted joint comments to the EC on biosafety, biothreat assessments, international cooperation, and medicine and vaccine development.
    Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2007-10-01-ec_greenpaper_biopreparedness.html

  11. Learning from the XDR-TB Experience: Policy Priorities Going Forward (07-06-2007)

    Key Implications of XDR-TB, June 2007: Careful examination of gov't and public responses to the case of XDR-TB is critical--raises important questions about nation's ability to detect & respond to major outbreaks of infectious diseases.
    Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:54:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2007-06-07-learningfromxdr-tbexperience.html

  12. Prepared Statement: Passage of S. 3678-The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (12-20-2006)

    Summary of S. 3678: The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:50:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2006-12-20-passageof-s3678-preparednessact.html

  13. Statement to Senate from Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in Response to DHHS Pandemic Influenza Plan (11-10-2005)

    The undersigned organizations have come together as the Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness because we all believe that pandemic influenza poses a major threat to the nation's public health, security, and economy.
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:12:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/commentary/2005-11-10-tosenate-wkgpstmt-panfluprep.html


 
Congressional Testimony and Briefings

Testimony on Government Policy and Programs

Congressional testimony by Center staff regarding government response.

  1. Six Years After Anthrax: Are We Better Prepared to Respond to Bioterrorism? (10-23-2007)

    Testimony of Tara O'Toole before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:48:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2007/20071023-sixyearsafteranthrax.html

  2. Hearing on Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Role of DHS Chief Medical Officer (03-29-2007)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2007/20070329-btprepanddhscmo.html

  3. Creating the Department of Homeland Security: Consideration of the Administration's Proposal (06-25-2002)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:07:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2002/20020625creatingdhs.html

  4. Hearing on "Project BioShield Reauthorization Issues" (04-06-2006)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2006/20060406bioshldreauth.html

  5. Roundtable on All Hazards Medical Preparedness and Response (04-05-2006)

    Comments from Dr. Thomas Inglesby before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness; Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Senate
    Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:56:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/2006/20060405allhazardsmedprep.html

[Complete list of Center briefings and Congressional testimony on this topic]

  
Center Events and Scenarios

Atlantic Storm
Washington, DC. January 14, 2005.

Dark Winter
Andrews Airforce Base. June 22–23, 2001.

2nd National Symposium on Medical and Public Health Response to Bioterrorism
Washington, DC. November 28–29, 2000.

National Symposium on Medical and Public Health Response to Bioterrorism
Washington, DC. February 16–17, 1999.


Multimedia

U.S. Biosecurity Strategy and the Center for Biosecurity's Work. Drs. Tara O’Toole and Thomas Inglesby interviewed for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

Preparing Hospitals for Catastrophes. Dr. Eric Toner interviewed for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

Biosurveillance: Status Check. Ms. Jennifer Nuzzo interviewed for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

Challenges for Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Stockpiling. Ms. Brooke Courtney interviewed for Federal News Radio’s Homeland Security: Inside and Out. Listen to interview

The Challenge of Bioterrorism, Present and Future: Keynote address delivered by Dr. Tara O’Toole in November 2008 at the Commissioned Training of Major Infectious Disease Emergencies and Bioterrorism Preparedness at Princess Margaret’s Hospital in Hong Kong. Watch the video | View the slides | View other lectures from this conference

Atlantic Storm Interactive

Video of talk given by Tara O’Toole, MD, MPH, at the HHS Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) Stakeholders Workshop on July 31, 2007. Dr. O’Toole was a member of the Academia/Science Panel addressing CBRN Medical Countermeasure Preparedness Efforts - Stakeholder Response.

   
U.S. Government Documents

U.S. government documents and reports related to federal policy and programs

U.S. government documents – all topic areas

Biosecurity-related federal legislation

  
See Also

Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report Archive: Government Policy and Programs

Trust for America's Health

Federal Response:

U.S. Government Judgments on the Threat of Biological Weapons: Official Assessments, 2004-2009

HHS Provides $1.2 Billion to States for Bioterrorism Preparedness (Biosecurity Briefing, 06-09-2006)

Congress Passes Key Public Health and Countermeasures Development Legislation (Biosecurity Briefing, 12-11-2006)

HHS Issues Pandemic Planning Update (Biosecurity Briefing, 11-17-2006)

BioShield Stakeholders Workshop, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. September 25-26, 2006.

HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response website: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

www.PandemicFlu.gov: U.S. government official pandemic flu website

State and Local Response:

State Pandemic Planning Summits: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

NGA Offers Pandemic Planning Guidance to State and Local Governments; Regional Planning Begins in New England; NYC Releases Pandemic Flu Plan (Biosecurity Briefing, 07-21-2006)

Preparing for a Pandemic Influenza: A Primer for Governors and Senior State Officials Handbook published by the National Governors Association

www.PandemicFlu.gov: State and local planning & response activities

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