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We encourage all students to attend this lecture by a noted Mason
professor. Please see the website below for details. The cost is free
but tickets are required.
http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/515/
Vision Series #2 - Gregory Koblentz: Biosecurity in the 21st Century
* October 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Concert Hall
Advances in science and technology, the emergence of new diseases,
globalization, and the changing nature of conflict have increased the
risks posed by naturally occurring and man-made biological threats. From
the anthrax letter attacks of 2001 to the H1N1 influenza pandemic in
2009, the 21st century has already witnessed several new biological
threats emerge. Despite the diversity of biological threats and
disagreement about the definition of biosecurity and the most urgent
threats, the public health and national security communities must
develop new capabilities, strategies and partnerships to address these
new threats. A comprehensive definition of biosecurity that covers both
naturally occurring and man-made biological threats is necessary to
engage in multidisciplinary research, risk assessment, and
policy-making. This talk will provide an overview of the spectrum of
biological risks we face today, discuss the challenges to developing
effective biosecurity strategies, and offer some thoughts on the future
of biosecurity.
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