Biosecurity Engagement Program

Mission:

The Global Chemical and Biological Security Group (GCBS) program enhances United States and international security by reducing biological threats worldwide. It protects against the accidental or intentional misuse of the life sciences to harm people, agriculture, or other critical resources.

Goals:

• Promote the responsible use of biological agents, equipment, and expertise at bioscience facilities

• Strengthen capacities to detect and control dangerous biological agents

• Improve understanding and mitigation of accidental and deliberate biological risks

Capabilities:

• Laboratory biorisk assessments for both biosafety and biosecurity

• Implementation of laboratory biorisk systems

• Implementation of laboratory biosecurity systems

• Integrated systems approach to biothreat identification, prevention, and response

• Development of structured decision analysis tools for understanding biothreats