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Event: Advancing Biomanufacturing: U.S. Policies and Plans
On May 16 at 12:00pm ET, CSR will host a public event focused on this critical area of progress in U.S. biomanufacturing resilience.
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Battling Catastrophic Biological Threats: Cost-Effective Solutions for National Security
Biological threats to national security pose a unique combination of risk and opportunity, with the potential for large-scale damage and the bargain of mitigating them.
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Expanding on Future Biological Weapons Convention Verification: An Interview with Dr. Piers Millett
CSR’s Dan Regan talks to IBBIS Executive Director Piers Millett on the Biological Weapons Convention, the future of its implementation, and how verification could be pursued amid shifting technologies.
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An Integrated Approach to Pandemic Prevention
Habitat fragmentation, ecosystem degradation, land conversion, deforestation, and wildlife trade have all contributed to the steady increase in disease spillover over the past several decades.
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Briefer: The Avian Influenza Outbreak—Ecological and Biological Security Implications
Taking steps now to enhance surveillance, accelerate vaccine testing and development, and improve the security of farms, will help prevent H5N1 from becoming the next pandemic. It is not too late to tackle this threat, but it is ultimately up to us to take action.
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Report: A Summit on Ending Biological Threats—Event Summary
This report summarizes discussions held during a workshop hosted by the Council on Strategic Risks on September 26, 2022, focused on ending extreme risks from biological threats. Conversations centered around a few core subject areas: pathogen early warning, public-private collaboration, interagency efforts and collaboration, and strategic communications.
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Call for Applications: Fellowship for Ending Bioweapons (2023–2024)
CSR is announcing a call for applications for the 2023–2024 class of our Fellowship for Ending Bioweapons.
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National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity Votes to Support Stricter Regulations for Risky Research
NSABB’s recommendations cover research involving enhanced pandemic potential pathogens, as well as dual-use research of concern.
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We’re Hiring: Full Time Position for Addressing Biological Threats
The Council on Strategic Risks seeks to hire a full-time team member focused on addressing biological threats. This may be a Fellow or Senior Fellow role, depending on the expertise of the applicants.
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The Pentagon’s Chemical and Biological Defense Program Moves Towards Modernization, Yet Congress Slashes Funding
DoD’s major update for its Chemical and Biological Defense Program outlines a new, two-phased approach to medical countermeasures implementation. But