Trust Across Borders: Responding to 2009 H1N1 Influenza in the Middle East
The positive impact of a Palestinian, Jordanian and Israeli disease surveillance network when faced with common infectious disease threats.
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The Next Generation of Sensor Technology for the BioWatch Program
Capabilities of the US biodefense system, known as BioWatch, and the next generation of autonomous sensors in development for use in the system. (CNS)
Lessons from Select Public Health Events Having Relevance to Bioterrorism Preparedness
Public health responses in three cities were challenged by disease outbreaks and draw lessons useful in bioterrorism preparedness. (CNS)
The Anti-plague System in the Newly Independent States, 1992 and Onwards
Discussion of post-Cold War developments to the fragmented anti-plague system in the Newly Independent States. (CNS)
Security and Public Health: How and Why do Public Health Emergencies Affect the Security of a Country?
The many challenges a public health emergency, such as a disease outbreak, can present for the security of a country. (CNS)
Is the Avian Influenza Virus a Suitable Agent for a Biological Weapon?
Investigating the potential for avian influenza to be used as a biological weapon agent. (CNS)
Do Recent Scientific and Technological Advances Lower the Threshold for the Proliferation of Biological Weapons?
Assessing whether or not scientific advances in genetics and bio-technologies have lowered the threshold for the proliferation of biological weapons. (CNS)
Dr. Mark S. Smolinski, testified at the 2005 Meeting of Experts of the Biological Weapons Convention in Geneva
NTI's Vice President of Biological Programs and Director of the Global Health and Security Initiative underscored the need to tackle the challenge of safeguarding life sciences through a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach that engages both the biomedical science and security communities.
International Assistance for Anti-plague Facilities in the Former Soviet Union to Prevent Proliferation of Biological Weapons
The importance of financial and logistical assistance for former Soviet Union anti-plague facilities in combating biological weapons proliferation. (CNS)
Was Libyan WMD Disarmament a Significant Success for Nonproliferation?
Libya's decision to renounce its WMD programs, a resounding success for the nonproliferation regime. (CNS)