Our Director, Dr. Asha M. George, also serves on the Science Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Yesterday, they set the time on the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight - the closest it's ever been to Armageddon. Watch the video here. thebulletin.org/doomsday-clo...
We cannot stand by and let biological threats continue to increase unabated. For full-spectrum recommendations on what to do to stand up and defend the Nation against these threats, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
According to General Brent Scowcroft, the value of effective leadership endures. Former Congressman Fred Upton agrees and believes we are leaders for today. Read some of the Commission's thoughts about biodefense leadership in: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-...
The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at Atlantic Council congratulates Fred Upton, Commissioner, on receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Michigan. We at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security are fortunate to work with such a wise wolverine. Go blue!
Join us tomorrow, December 9, at 10:00 am for the Commission's first meeting as part of the Atlantic Council! Discussions will focus on the importance of securing medical countermeasure supply chains and stockpiles.
www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/twiste...
Even in the crucible of uncertainty hope remains. Join the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council on December 9, featuring the first appearance of Ms. Anna Eshoo, our most recently added Commissioner. For more details, see: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/twiste...
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...
Pictured from left to right: Governor Tom Ridge, Dr. Asha M. George, and former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle
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:
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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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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...
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-...
Join us this month for the next meeting of the Commission on July 22, 2025! Register now:
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...
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...
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...
