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Analysis of new developments in the biological sciences that will affect the trajectory of biological weapons threats and the development of countermeasures, as well as recommendations on scientific applications and actions the scientific community could take to reduce the threat of biological weapons. 

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Recent Developments
Includes items from the Biosecurity Briefing and the Clinicians' Biosecurity Network.

Recent Developments - Science and Biosecurity

Articles written by Center staff relating to scientific research and governance.

  1. CDC Reports Vaccinia Infections among Laboratory Workers, Stresses Importance of Vaccination and Biosafety (04-25-2008)

    Biosecurity Briefing: According to the CDC, state health departments reported a total of five cases of laboratory-acquired vaccinia infection to the CDC between 2005-2007. Vaccinia (VACV) is the live virus component of the smallpox vaccine.
    Mon, Apr 28 2008 14:02:55 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/biosecurity_briefing/archive/agents_diseases/smallpox/2008-04-25-cdcrptsinfectionlabwrkrs.html

  2. NIH Establishes Entities to Address Concerns about Boston Biolab (03-14-2008)

    Biosecurity Briefing: NIH announced two new steps that the agency will take to address public safety concerns about the National Biocontainment Laboratory located at Boston University Medical Center.
    Mon, Mar 17 2008 17:39:48 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/biosecurity_briefing/archive/science_biosecurity/2008-03-14-nihentitiesbostonbiolab.html

  3. Ebola Virus Made Safe to Work With in Laboratories (01-25-2008)

    Biosecurity Briefing: The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) published a study describing the generation of a new research strain of Ebola virus which would be "safe" to handle "outside of a biosafety level-4 facility."
    Mon, Jan 28 2008 14:38:54 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/biosecurity_briefing/archive/agents_diseases/vhf/2008-01-25-ebolasafelaboratories.html

[Biosecurity Briefing Archive | Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report Archive]

  
Center Publications and Original Articles

Publications on Science and Biosecurity

Articles written by Center staff relating to scientific research and governance.

  1. Meeting Report: High-Containment Biodefense Research Laboratories: Meeting Report and Center Recommendations

    Gronvall GK, Fitzgerald J, Chamberlain A, Inglesby TV, O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(1).
    Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:35:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-04-04-highcontainmentbioresearchlab.html

  2. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2006-FY2007

    Lam C, Franco C, Schuler A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-06-15-billionsforbiodefense2006-2007.html

  3. The Scientific Response to a Pandemic

    Gronvall GK, Waldhorn RE, Henderson DA. PLoS Pathogens. 2006;2(2) e9.
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:14:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-02-24-scientificresponsetoapandemic.html

  4. A New Role for Scientists in the Biological Weapons Convention

    Gronvall, GK. Nature Biotechnology. 2005; 23(10):1213-6.
    Sat, 15 Oct 2005 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-10-15-newroleforscientistsinbwc.html

  5. Anthrax Countermeasures: Current Status and Future Needs

    Borio L, Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(2):102-112.
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-06-15-anthraxcountermeasures.html

  6. Taking the Measure of Countermeasures: Leaders' Views on the Nation's Capacity to Develop Biodefense Countermeasures

    Gilfillan L, Smith BT, Inglesby TV, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2004;2(4):320-321.
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2004_orig-articles/2004-12-15-takingmsrofctrmsrs.html

  7. A Complementary Approach to Bioterrorism Prevention

    Mair M, Mair JS. Nonproliferation Review. 2003;10(3):114-124.
    Sat, 01 Nov 2003 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-11-01-complementaryapproachtobtprevention.html

  8. Toward Biosecurity

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2003;1(1):1-3.
    Sat, 15 Mar 2003 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-03-15-towardbiosecurity.html

  9. Biosecurity: Responsible Stewardship of Bioscience in an Age of Catastrophic Terrorism

    Kwik G, Fitzgerald J, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2003;1(1):27-35.
    Sat, 15 Mar 2003 14:25:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-03-15-biosecurityresponsiblebioscience.html

  10. Bioscientists, Bioterrorism, and National Security

    Smith, BT. Science NextWave. 2003 Feb 14.
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-02-14-bioscientistsbioterrorismnationalsecurity.html

   
Center Commentary

Ten Notable Publications of 2007 (01-10-2008)

Statement delivered by Gigi Kwik Gronvall, PhD, Senior Associate, Center for Biosecurity, at the 6th Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (11-21-2006)

   
Congressional Testimony and Briefings

Testimony on Scientific and Biosecurity

Congressional testimony by Center staff regarding scientific research.

  1. Hearing on Germs, Viruses, and Secrets: The Silent Proliferation of Bio-Laboratories in the U.S. (10-04-2007)

    Testimony of Gigi Kwik Gronvall before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
    Wed, Dec 12 2007 20:02:06 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2007/20071004-germsvirusesandsecrets.html

  2. Department of Health and Human Services Budget Priorities for FY 2003 (02-28-2002)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, Feb 28 2002 14:23:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2002/20020228FY2003budgetpriorities.html

  3. Hearing on the Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases (09-05-2001)

    Testimony of Dr. D.A. Henderson before the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate
    Wed, Sep 05 2001 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2001/20010905btandspreadofid.html

  4. Bioterrorism: Our Frontline Response--Evaluating U.S. Public Health and Medical Readiness (03-25-1999)

    Testimony of Dr. D.A. Henderson before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate
    Thu, Mar 25 1999 18:20:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_1999/19990325usphandmedreadiness.html

  
Center Events and Scenarios

International Conference on Biosafety and Biorisks.
Lyon, France. March 2–3, 2005.

  
U.S. Government Documents

U.S. government documents and reports related to science and biosecurity

U.S. government documents - all topic areas

Biosecurity-related federal legislation


See Also

Biosecurity Briefing Archive: Science and Biosecurity

Clinicians' Biosecurity Network Report Archive: Science and Biosecurity

Casting a Wider Net for Countermeasure R&D Funding Decisions. Klotz L. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(4).

Security is More than Public Health: Commentary on ‘Casting a Wider Net for Countermeasure R&D Funding Decisions’. Epstein GL. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(4).

National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) meetings.

The Dual-Use Dilemma for the Life Sciences: Perspectives, Conundrums, and Global Solutions. Atlas RM, Dando M. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(3).

Interview with Mark Klempner, MD, Principal Investigator, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories, and Associate Provost for Research, Boston University School of Medicine. Drexler M. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2)

Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2006-FY2007. Lam C, Franco C, Schuler A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).

Regulating Biorisks: Developing a Coherent Policy Logic (Part 1). Corneliussen F. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).

Regulating Biorisks: Developing A Coherent Policy Logic (Part II). Lentzos F. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007, 5(1).

Biological Threat Characterization Research: A Critical Component of National Biodefense. Petro JB, Carus WS. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(4).

Avoiding the Biological Security Dilemma: A Response to Petro and Carus. Tucker JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).

Avoiding the Biological Security Dilemma at Our Own Peril: A Response to Tucker. Petro JB, Carus WS. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).

Biotechnology Research in an Age of Terrorism. Committee on Research Standards and Practices to Prevent the Destructive Application of Biotechnology, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2004.

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