CBRN

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Acquisition of Diagnostic Equipment and Testing Arrays for COVID-19 Lays the Groundwork for Vaccine and Treatment Success

By Erik Heine, JPM CBRN Medical Strategic Communications In early 2020, the world as we knew it began to change. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and travel...

Looking back at NCT Virtual Hub

SynBio: The Threat of Designer Pathogens NCT Virtual Hub – August “SynBio: the Threat of Designer Pathogens” took place on Tuesday, 3 August 2021, highlighting the importance of addressing...

Constructing Life ~ Part I & II

By Mr. Frank Rando, CBRNE - Protective & Biomedical Countermeasures SME, University of Arizona and Ms. Dee Ruelas, US Customs and Border Protection Part I:...

The Challenge of Operational Response in the Era of Synthetic Pathogens and Emergent Threats

Prof. David J. Heslop, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales Decision-making surrounding the safe conduct of operations in a CBRN environment is...

Institute for Biosecurity

Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, USA Founded in 2001, the Institute for Biosecurity has pioneered the use of distance-learning technologies to train professionals in...

New Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism

Dr. Syed Javaid Khurshid, Centre for International Strategic Studies Bioterrorism is defined as the intentional release or threat of release of biological agents, viruses’ bacteria,...

Looking Back at NCT Virtual Hub July

Enhancing Nuclear Security NCT Virtual Hub - July “Enhancing Nuclear Security” took place on Tuesday, 6 July 2021. Our third virtual mini event, highlighting the...

“Designer Biology” and the Need for Biosecurity-by-Design

By Dr. Diane DiEuliis, National Defense University and Dr. James Giordano, Departments of Neurology and Biochemistry and Cyber-SMART Center, Georgetown University Homo faber suæ quisque...

Assessing Threats of SynBio – Three Challenges

By Prof. Margaret E. Kosal, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology In April 2021, Mikhail Kovalchuk, President of Russia’s Kurchatov Institute,...

Editorial by BG (Ret.) William King

Why should we be concerned about Synthetic Biology: Isn't it all done for the betterment of society and life in general? Scientific advances in data...

Nuclear Security in the Czech Republic – The Role of the Fire Rescue Service

By Cpt. Ing. Michal Setnička, P.h.D, Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic The leading authority for radiological and nuclear materials in the Czech Republic...

Country Profile: Israel

By Mr. Bar Arbiv, Analyst, IB Consultancy Security Situation Overview Located in the challenging geopolitical region of the Middle East, Israel is considered one of...

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