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If we are going to defeat them, we need to understand them. For a fascinating read about where viruses come from (with quotes from the Commission at Atlantic Council's Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien), check out this article in The Scientist: www.the-scientist.com/where-do-vir...
November 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If we are going to defeat them, we need to understand them. For a fascinating read about where viruses come from (with quotes from the Commission at Atlantic Council's Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien), check out this article in The Scientist: www.the-scientist.com/where-do-vir...
From every era and every branch: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and your continued leadership in protecting our country.
We are especially grateful to the veterans who continue their service on the Commission:
We are especially grateful to the veterans who continue their service on the Commission:
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
From every era and every branch: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and your continued leadership in protecting our country.
We are especially grateful to the veterans who continue their service on the Commission:
We are especially grateful to the veterans who continue their service on the Commission:
“Remember, remember, the 5th of November!”
On this episode of the #Biollywood Podcast, we dive into V for Vendetta (2005) to discuss biothreats, power, and the politics of panic.
Tune in: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tnizz...
On this episode of the #Biollywood Podcast, we dive into V for Vendetta (2005) to discuss biothreats, power, and the politics of panic.
Tune in: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tnizz...
November 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Remember, remember, the 5th of November!”
On this episode of the #Biollywood Podcast, we dive into V for Vendetta (2005) to discuss biothreats, power, and the politics of panic.
Tune in: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tnizz...
On this episode of the #Biollywood Podcast, we dive into V for Vendetta (2005) to discuss biothreats, power, and the politics of panic.
Tune in: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tnizz...
24 years after the anthrax events of 2001, we still remember the national response to those acts of bioterrorism. For an examination of their impact on, and recommendations to secure, critical infrastructure, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/insi...
October 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
24 years after the anthrax events of 2001, we still remember the national response to those acts of bioterrorism. For an examination of their impact on, and recommendations to secure, critical infrastructure, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/insi...
We cannot afford to have a disease wipe out entire crops across the homeland. Check out the hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, including testimony by the Commission's executive director, Dr. Asha M. George: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6KR...
October 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We cannot afford to have a disease wipe out entire crops across the homeland. Check out the hearing held by the House Committee on Homeland Security, including testimony by the Commission's executive director, Dr. Asha M. George: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6KR...
Biodefense Commission to join Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Defending America and the World Against Biological Threats. Announcements here: biodefensecommission.org/the-bipartis... and here: www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/press-r...
September 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Biodefense Commission to join Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. Defending America and the World Against Biological Threats. Announcements here: biodefensecommission.org/the-bipartis... and here: www.atlanticcouncil.org/news/press-r...
24 years ago today, the first letters containing anthrax were mailed, affecting 11 critical infrastructure sectors, sickening 22, and killing 5. For this chart and recommendations on biodefense of critical infrastructure, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/insi...
September 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
24 years ago today, the first letters containing anthrax were mailed, affecting 11 critical infrastructure sectors, sickening 22, and killing 5. For this chart and recommendations on biodefense of critical infrastructure, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/insi...
Commission Executive Director, Dr. Asha M. George, will testify as an expert witness before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology tomorrow, September 16, at 2:00 p.m.
Tune in: homeland.house.gov/hearing/surv...
Tune in: homeland.house.gov/hearing/surv...
September 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Commission Executive Director, Dr. Asha M. George, will testify as an expert witness before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology tomorrow, September 16, at 2:00 p.m.
Tune in: homeland.house.gov/hearing/surv...
Tune in: homeland.house.gov/hearing/surv...
We need multiple defenses against biological threats. If we want to be safe indoors, we need to make sure the air we breathe is clean indoors, too. For our current policy recommendations on getting new tech in there to help, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
September 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
We need multiple defenses against biological threats. If we want to be safe indoors, we need to make sure the air we breathe is clean indoors, too. For our current policy recommendations on getting new tech in there to help, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
We are thrilled to welcome former Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California as a new Commissioner!
While in Congress, she led development of public health and biomedical legislation to enhance preparedness for biological events.
“We cannot fear to hope"
biodefensecommission.org/anna-eshoo-j...
While in Congress, she led development of public health and biomedical legislation to enhance preparedness for biological events.
“We cannot fear to hope"
biodefensecommission.org/anna-eshoo-j...
September 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We are thrilled to welcome former Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California as a new Commissioner!
While in Congress, she led development of public health and biomedical legislation to enhance preparedness for biological events.
“We cannot fear to hope"
biodefensecommission.org/anna-eshoo-j...
While in Congress, she led development of public health and biomedical legislation to enhance preparedness for biological events.
“We cannot fear to hope"
biodefensecommission.org/anna-eshoo-j...
Let's focus on biodefense requirements. If you are worried about getting crosswise with anyone politically, this report has bipartisan support and contains recommendations that stand a realistic chance of getting take up. See: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
September 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Let's focus on biodefense requirements. If you are worried about getting crosswise with anyone politically, this report has bipartisan support and contains recommendations that stand a realistic chance of getting take up. See: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
You don't have to cough it up! We can engineer and defend indoor environments against pathogens. Focus on indoor air quality and throw in some functional biodetectors for good measure. Find recommendations to address both here: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
August 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
You don't have to cough it up! We can engineer and defend indoor environments against pathogens. Focus on indoor air quality and throw in some functional biodetectors for good measure. Find recommendations to address both here: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
Ignoring them really won't make the microbes go away. Read our evergreen graphic novel by @maxbrooks.bsky.social at: biodefensecommission.org/germ-warfare/ and recommendations on defending against them here: biodefensecommission.org/reports/.
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ignoring them really won't make the microbes go away. Read our evergreen graphic novel by @maxbrooks.bsky.social at: biodefensecommission.org/germ-warfare/ and recommendations on defending against them here: biodefensecommission.org/reports/.
Talk about a long incubation period! 28 Years Later finally came out! Tune into The #Biollywood Podcast for our newest episode where we talk about how “time didn’t really heal anything.”
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ezz7g...
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ezz7g...
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Talk about a long incubation period! 28 Years Later finally came out! Tune into The #Biollywood Podcast for our newest episode where we talk about how “time didn’t really heal anything.”
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ezz7g...
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ezz7g...
There are many enemies out there - science is not one of them. For recommendations on how to use S&T to defend our Nation against biological threats (instead of falling behind while others pursue offensive and defensive capabilities with their own S&T), see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
There are many enemies out there - science is not one of them. For recommendations on how to use S&T to defend our Nation against biological threats (instead of falling behind while others pursue offensive and defensive capabilities with their own S&T), see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
ICYMI: The Commission's July 22, 2025 meeting - Biodefense in Crisis: Danger and Opportunity - is now available to watch online!
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Biodefense in Crisis: Danger and Opportunity
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August 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
ICYMI: The Commission's July 22, 2025 meeting - Biodefense in Crisis: Danger and Opportunity - is now available to watch online!
youtu.be/yhnF6JbBTJM
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The Commission's July 22, 2025 meeting, Biodefense in Crisis: Danger and Opportunity, is now available to listen to on your favorite podcasting service!
Download here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-dztyv...
Meeting information here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
Download here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-dztyv...
Meeting information here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
August 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Commission's July 22, 2025 meeting, Biodefense in Crisis: Danger and Opportunity, is now available to listen to on your favorite podcasting service!
Download here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-dztyv...
Meeting information here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
Download here: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-dztyv...
Meeting information here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
Biological events that affect national security could severely compromise defense assets and readiness. For recommendations on how to get our warfighters the battle rattle they need to reduce biological risk, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/batt...
August 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Biological events that affect national security could severely compromise defense assets and readiness. For recommendations on how to get our warfighters the battle rattle they need to reduce biological risk, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/batt...
Evolve or die. We need biodefense that evolves faster than the myriad biological threats coming at the Nation. For recommendations on what the national biodefense enterprise absolutely must do, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
July 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Evolve or die. We need biodefense that evolves faster than the myriad biological threats coming at the Nation. For recommendations on what the national biodefense enterprise absolutely must do, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
Join us this month for the next meeting of the Commission on July 22, 2025! Register now:
biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
July 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join us this month for the next meeting of the Commission on July 22, 2025! Register now:
biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
As the US disease burden increases, lab testing becomes even more essential for everything from biological attribution to outbreak control. We need the labs close and we need them funded. For recommendations on labs and other SLTT biodefenders, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/hold...
July 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
As the US disease burden increases, lab testing becomes even more essential for everything from biological attribution to outbreak control. We need the labs close and we need them funded. For recommendations on labs and other SLTT biodefenders, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/hold...
As with any campaign, we need a strategy, we need funding, we need leadership, and once we gain the high ground, we need to keep the high ground for biodefense. For what to do and how to do it, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
June 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As with any campaign, we need a strategy, we need funding, we need leadership, and once we gain the high ground, we need to keep the high ground for biodefense. For what to do and how to do it, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
Join the Commission for our next public meeting on July 22nd!
Register here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
Register here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
June 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Join the Commission for our next public meeting on July 22nd!
Register here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
Register here: biodefensecommission.org/events/biode...
Let's make sure that the Department of Defense has what it needs to defend against biological weapons. For this year's recommendations, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/batt...
June 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Let's make sure that the Department of Defense has what it needs to defend against biological weapons. For this year's recommendations, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/batt...
28 Years Later comes out tomorrow (6/20). Yes, your days (and years) are numbered, but you still have time to listen to our discussion of 28 Days Later on the #Biollywood podcast and prepare to deal with the rage. Listen to it at: www.podbean.com/media/share/...
June 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
28 Years Later comes out tomorrow (6/20). Yes, your days (and years) are numbered, but you still have time to listen to our discussion of 28 Days Later on the #Biollywood podcast and prepare to deal with the rage. Listen to it at: www.podbean.com/media/share/...