The National Academies are committed to provided clear, objective, evidence-based advice to the Nation to: facilitate security and safety in life sciences research, to mitigate the potential for misuse, and to facilitate the Nation’s response to the threat of bioterrorism. On this website, you can find information on National Academies’ reports, ongoing projects, and activities; as well as information on other events related to biosecurity and links to other biosecurity websites.
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	The 2nd International Forum on Biosecurity: Summary of an International Meeting, Budapest, Hungary, March 30 to April 2, 2008 (2008)		Effectiveness of National Biosurveillance Systems: BioWatch and the Public Health System More Information		Public Briefing A Survey of Attitudes and Actions on Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences: A Collaborative Effort of the National Research Council and the American Association for the Advancement of Science February 5, 2009 11:00 – 12:00 National Academies Building Lecture Room 2100 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC More information