Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures
Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2004-05-06

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0309091535

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In recent years, substantial efforts have been initiated to develop new drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biological agents that could be used in bioterrorist attacks against civilian populations. According to a new congressionally mandated report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies, to successfully develop these drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biowarfare agents, Congress should authorize the creation of a new agency within the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense. The committee recommended that Congress should improve liability protections for those who develop and manufacture these products, to stimulate willingness to invest in new research and development for biowarfare protection. Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures also identifies other challengesâ€"such as the need for appropriate animal models and laboratories equipped with high-level biosafety protectionsâ€"that will require attention if DoD efforts to develop new medical countermeasures are to be successful.

Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures
Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures

Author: National Research Council

Publisher:

Published: 2004-04-06

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780309382557

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In recent years, substantial efforts have been initiated to develop new drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biological agents that could be used in bioterrorist attacks against civilian populations. According to a new congressionally mandated report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies, to successfully develop these drugs, vaccines, and other medical interventions against biowarfare agents, Congress should authorize the creation of a new agency within the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense. The committee recommended that Congress should improve liability protections for those who develop and manufacture these products, to stimulate willingness to invest in new research and development for biowarfare protection. Giving Full Measure to Countermeasures also identifies other challengesâ "such as the need for appropriate animal models and laboratories equipped with high-level biosafety protectionsâ "that will require attention if DoD efforts to develop new medical countermeasures are to be successful.

Biological Threats
Biological Threats

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13:

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One Year Later
One Year Later

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Defense Against Biological Attacks
Defense Against Biological Attacks

Author: Sunit K. Singh

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-30

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 3030030539

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This first volume of a two-volume set describes general aspects, such as the historical view on the topic, the role of information distribution and preparedness of health-care systems and preparedness in emergency cases. Part two describes and discusseses in detail the pathogens and toxins that are potentially used for biological attacks. As such, the book is a valuable resource for faculties engaged in molecular biology, genetic engineering, neurology, biodefense, biosafety & biosecurity, virology, and infectious disease programs, as well as professional medical research organizations.

Protecting the Frontline in Biodefense Research
Protecting the Frontline in Biodefense Research

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2011-07-23

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0309209242

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The U.S. Army's Special Immunizations Program is an important component of an overall biosafety program for laboratory workers at risk of exposure to hazardous pathogens. The program provides immunizations to scientists, laboratory technicians and other support staff who work with certain hazardous pathogens and toxins. Although first established to serve military personnel, the program was expanded through a cost-sharing agreement in 2004 to include other government and civilian workers, reflecting the expansion in biodefense research in recent years. Protecting the Frontline in Biodefense Research examines issues related to the expansion of the Special Immunizations Program, considering the regulatory frameworks under which the vaccines are administered, how additional vaccines might be considered for inclusion in the Program, and factors that might influence the development and manufacturing of vaccines for the Special Immunizations Program.

Future Wars
Future Wars

Author: David Seed

Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 184631755X

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This timely book investigates fiction that speculates about wars likely to break out in the near or distant future. Ranging widely across periods and conflicts real and imagined, Future Wars explores the interplay between politics, literature, science fiction, and war in a range of classic texts. Individual essays look at Reagan's infamous “Star Wars” project, nuclear fiction, Martian invasion, and the Pax Americana. The use of future war scenarios in military planning dates back to the nineteenth century, and Future Wars concludes with a US Army officer's assessment of the continuing usefulness of future wars fiction.