Biodefense challenges [electronic resource] / David Franz.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Viruses and viral diseases : emerging threats to humans and animals: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2018Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (41 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Biological warfare | Biological weapons -- Safety measures | Bioterrorism -- Prevention | Communicable diseases -- Prevention | Emergency management | Medicine, Military | World health | Anthrax | Biological Warfare | Biotechnology | Civil Defense | Communicable Diseases, Emerging -- prevention & control | Containment of Biohazards | Dual Use Research | Organizational Culture | Public Health | Virus Diseases -- prevention & controlOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Understanding biodefense history, threats and preparedness -- Brief history of modern biological warfare programs -- Development of the principles of biosafety -- Relationship to emerging infectious disease -- Impact of the biotech revolution -- Dual-use research -- The anthrax letters and safety lapses -- Enhanced regulation of infectious disease research -- Education and awareness for safety and security -- The public health approach to preparedness -- Leadership and healthy laboratory organizational cultures -- Global science collaboration.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.