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"Biological Security: The Risk of Dual-Use Research." Thomas Inglesby testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 26, 2012.
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Special Feature: A Decade in Biosecurity. Various authors. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2012;10(1):5-88. This series of 7 review articles by leaders in the field was commissioned by the Sloan Foundation to document achievements of the past decade and help chart the direction of future efforts.
"After Fukushima: Managing the Consequences of a Radiological Release." Fitzgerald J, Wollner S, Adalja AA, et al., Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. March 2012.
Questions and Answer Session. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Claudia Albano, Neighborhood Services, City of Oakland, CA Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Joseph Donovan, Beacon Capital Partners. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Tammy Taylor, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Prepared Remarks. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Monica Schoch-Spana, Project Director, Prepared Remarks. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Brian Kamoie, White House National Security Staff, Prepared Remarks. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Tom Inglesby, Opening Remarks. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
Speaker Introductions. Rad Resilient City Launch, National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 27, 2011.
The Next Five Years of the Biological Weapons Convention Thomas M. Countryman, Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Dept. of State. Remarks delivered at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
Talking Biosecurity with the Public Senator Jim Talent, Chairman, The WMD Center. Remarks delivered at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
Panel 3: Transformative Science in Biosecurity. Panel discussion moderated by Tom Inglesby at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
Taped Interview with Senator Tom Daschle Shown at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
Panel 2: Looking Ahead in U.S. Health Security. Panel discussion moderated by Richard Besser, ABC News, at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
Panel 1: Present and Future Biothreats. Panel discussion moderated by Col. Randy Larsen at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
"Letter from Tom Inglesby on Launch of Rad Resilient City Initiative." Inglesby TV. www.radresilientcity.org. September 27, 2011.
"Contagion--Public Health's Top Gun." Toner E, Cicero A, Adalja A, and Inglesby TV. www.upmc-biosecurity.org. September 2011.
"A Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness." Center for Biosecurity, September 2011.
"A Crossroads in Biosecurity." Various authors. Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011.
"Four Ways to Reduce the Time and Cost of Anthrax Cleanup." Franco C. In Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011: 32-35.
"Post-9/11 Challenges of a Crisis." Henderson DA. In Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011:8-11.
"Connecting the Dots: Creating a National Biosurveillance Capability." Nuzzo J. In Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011:16-20.
"Responding to Dengue Fever in the U.S.: Lessons from Three Outbreaks." Adalja AA, Bouri N, Sell TK, and Franco C. Poster. July 2011.
"Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2011-FY2012." Franco C and Sell TK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2011;9(2):117-137.
Commentary: "Early Learning from the Events in Japan." Inglesby TV and Cicero A. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC Issue Brief. March 30, 2011. www.upmc-biosecurity.org.
FDA Strategy for Medicines & Vaccines of Importance to National Security. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, U.S. FDA. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Preserving National Security: The Growing Role of the Life Sciences," March 3, 2011.
Life Sciences Rising. Opening remarks delivered by Thomas V. Inglesby for the conference, "Preserving National Security: The Growing Role of the Life Sciences," March 3, 2011.
Science Diplomacy for Global Security: Current Initiatives & Future Possibilities. Panel discussion moderated by D. A. Henderson at the conference "Preserving National Security: The Growing Role of the Life Sciences, March 3, 2011.
Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness in the Life Sciences—What Will It Take? Panel discussion moderated by Anita Cicero at the conference, "Preserving National Security: The Growing Role of the Life Sciences," March 3, 2011.
"U.S. Government Judgments on the Threat of Biological Weapons: Official Assessments, 2004-2011." Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. March 2011.
"Understanding Infectious Disease Surveillance: Its Uses, Sources, and Limitations." Kirk Sell T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(4):305-309.
"HHS Guidance on Synthetic DNA Is the Right Step." Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(4):373-376.
Building Global Health Capacity and Strengthening U.S. National Security Andrew Weber, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs, U.S. Department of Defense, "Improving Global Health, Strengthening Global Security," November 22, 2010.
Multinational Disease Surveillance Networks: What Is Working and What Is Needed? Panel discussion moderated by Anita Cicero at the conference, "Improving Global Health, Strengthening Global Security," November 22, 2010.
The BWC and the IHR: Successes, Priorities, and Biggest Challenges Ahead. Panel discussion moderated by Gigi Kwik Gronvall at the conference, "Improving Global Health, Strengthening Global Security," November 22, 2010.
Welcome and Opening Remarks. Opening remarks delivered by Thomas V. Inglesby for the conference, "Improving Global Health, Strengthening Global Security," November 22, 2010.
IHR Capacity Building—Simple Goals Can Drive Progress. Scott F. Dowell, Director, Division of Global Disease Detection and Emergency Response, CDC. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Improving Global Health, Strengthening Global Security," November 22, 2010.
Welcome and Opening Remarks. Opening remarks delivered Thomas V. Inglesby at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons for Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
DHS Biodefense Programs and Priorities: Now and in the Years Ahead. Alexander Garza, Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, DHS. Remarks delivered at the conference,"The State of Biopreoaredness: Lessons for Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
Contrasting Federal and Local Biodefense Views. Richard Falkenrath, Principal, The Chertoff Group. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
U.S. Biopreparedness. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of DHHS. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
Preparing to Decontaminate After an Anthrax Attack. Panel discussion moderated by Crystal Franco at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
Biodefense--Strengthening the Chain of Resilience. Senator Bob Graham, Co-founder, The WMD Center, and former Chairman, WMD Commission. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons for Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
DoD Biodefense Challenges and Accomplishments. Andrew C. Weber, Asst. to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs, DoD. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
"Necessary Progress in Biosecurity." Daschle T and Inglesby TV. Harvard Law and Policy Review. 2010;4(2):263-270.
"Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2010-FY2011." Franco C and Kirk Sell T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(2):129-149.
What Are the Most Important Policies and Programs to Reduce Casualties from Nuclear Fallout? Panel discussion moderated by Ann Norwood at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
What Policies Could Enable Communities to Recover After a Nuclear Detonation? Panel discussion moderated by Monica Schoch-Spana at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
Reconstitution of the Federal Government After an Attack. John Fortier, Executive Director, AEI-Brookings Continuity of Government Commission. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," September 23, 2010.
"Conference Report: Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and Policy." Schoch-Spana M. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(1):97-98.
H1N1 Response Shows Need for Better Emergency Medical Plans. Col. Randall Larsen, CEO, The WMD Center, made this presentation for the Center's conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
What Roles Should Disease Containment Measures Play in Controlling International Epidemics? Panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Nuzzo at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
How Should the U.S. Prioritize & Distribute Vaccine in Future Influenza Pandemics? Panel discussion moderated by Richard Waldhorn at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
Anthrax: How Can the Healthcare Response to Catastrophic Events be Improved? Panel discussion moderated by Eric Toner at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
The Impact of Life Sciences on National Security. George Poste, Chief Scientist, Complex Adaptive Systems Initiative, Arizona State University. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Preserving National Security: The Growing Role of the Life Sciences," March 3, 2011.
"Prevention of Biothreats: Conference Report." Gronvall GK, Bouri N, Rambhia KJ, Franco C, and Watson M. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(4):433-442.
Action Plan to Make Community Resilience a Reality. Panel discussion moderated by Monica Schoch-Spana for the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
Action Plan to Make Community Resilience a Reality, Part 2. Panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Nuzzo for the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
How to Survive the Big One: Resilience to a Major Earthquake. Panel discussion moderated by Dennis Mileti, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of Colorado at Boulder, for the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
Welcome and Opening Remarks. Thomas V. Inglesby. Opening remarks delivered for the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
Biodefense and Resilience. Panel discussion moderated by Thomas Inglesby for the conference, "Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead," October 6, 2009.
Surveillance, Attribution, and Deterrence. Panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Nuzzo for the conference, "Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead," October 6, 2009.
Welcome and Opening Remarks. Thomas V. Inglesby. Opening remarks delivered for the conference, "Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead," October 6, 2009.
International Treaties and Agreements. Panel discussion moderated by Gigi Kwik Gronvall for the conference, "Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead," October 6, 2009.
Presentation by Kenneth A. Myers, III. Remarks delivered by Kenneth A. Myers III, Director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), at the conference, "Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead," October 6, 2009.
Approaches to Controlling Materials and Information. Panel discussion moderated by Gigi Kwik Gronvall for the conference, "Prevention of Biothreats: A Look Ahead," October 6, 2009.
"Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2009-FY2010." Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3):291-309.
2009 H1N1 Issue Brief: "A Closer Look at WHO Pandemic Declaration." Nuzzo J, June 11, 2009.
"Social Stigma Attached to 'Swine Flu' -- An FAQ for U.S. Elected Leaders and Health Officials." Schoch-Spana M, Norwood A, Bouri N, and Rambhia K, April 30, 2009.
"FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs): What Are They and What Do They Mean for the Swine Flu Response?" Courtney B, April 29, 2009.
"Hospitals Rising to the Challenge (HPP Report)." Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al., April 2009.
"Biosecurity Memos to the Obama Administration." O'Toole T and Inglesby TV, et al., March 2009.
"Strategic Priorities for U.S. Biosecurity." O'Toole T and Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1):25-28.
"Developing a National Biosurveillance Program." Nuzzo J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1):37-38.
"Funding Biodefense." Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1):29-30.
"Preserving Gains from Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreements." Nuzzo J, Mair M, and Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1):35-36.
"Letter to U.S. Senate: BARDA FY2010 Funding Recommendation." The Center recommends to the U.S. Senate that BARDA receive $1.7 billion in FY 2010, March 2009.
"Letter to U.S. House of Representatives: BARDA FY2010 Funding Recommendation." The Center's recommends to the U.S. House that BARDA receive $1.7 billion in FY 2010, March 2009.
"Letter of Support to U.S. Senate for Reintroduction of Select Agent Reauthorization Act." The Center endorses The Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S.485 and H.R. 1225), March 2009.
"Letter of Support to U.S. House for Reintroduction of Select Agent Reauthorization Act." The center endorses The Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S.485 and H.R. 1225), March 2009.
"Letter of Support for HR1." The Center urges Congress to support key funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, February 2009.
"Letter of Support for Public Health Provisions Included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." 168 organizations urge Congress to retain funding for public health provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, February 2009.
"Letter of Support to U.S. Senate on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009." 168 organizations urge the U.S. Senate to retain funding for public health provisions included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, February 2009.
"Preventing and Deterring Biological Attacks: Priorities that Should Emerge from the WMD Commission Report." The Center's comments about the WMD Commission's "World at Risk" report, December 2008.
"Scientists Urge DHS to Improve Bioterrorism Risk Assessment." Parnell GS, Borio LL, Brown GG, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(4):353-356.
"Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on Draft Guidances for Pandemic Influenza Planning." Mair M, Norwood A, Courtney B and Nuzzo J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(3):279-284.
"Community Resilience Roundtable on the Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21)." Schoch-Spana M, Courtney B, Franco C, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(3):269-278.
"Letter of Support for Increase of BARDA Funding." Center for Biosecurity letter of endorsement, September 2008.
"Letter of Support for H.R. 6671 Biosafety Act" The Center for Biosecurity letter of endorsement, August 2008.
"Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2008-FY2009." Franco C. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(2):131-146.
"Recommendations for BARDA funding for FY2009." At Senator Burr's request, the Center recommended levels of funding needed for BARDA to succeed in 2009 and beyond, March 2008.
"Biodefense Countermeasures: The Impact of Title IV of the US Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act." Gronvall GK. Emerging Health Threats Journal. 2008;1:e3. doi: 10.3134/ehtj.08.003.
"Handcuffing the Flu: Can a Law Enforcement/National Security Approach to Pandemic Preparedness Protect the American People?" Schoch-Spana M. Remarks delivered Jan 14, 2008 , to mark the release of the ACLU's report: Pandemic Preparedness: The Need for a Public Health—Not a Law Enforcement/National Security–Approach, by George J. Annas, Wendy K. Mariner and Wendy E. Parmet.
"Summary of HSPD-21." Mair M and Franco C, October 2007.
"Six Years After Anthrax: Are We Better Prepared to Respond to Bioterrorism?" Tara O'Toole testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, October 2007.
"Incentives for Biodefense Countermeasure Development." Matheny J, Mair M, Mulcahy A and Smith B. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(3):228-238.
"Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2007-FY2008." Franco C and Deitch S. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(2):117-133.
Biosecurity Now and for the Long Run. Thomas V. Inglesby, April 2007.

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