The informative and exciting meeting last week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway delved into a wide range of topics relevant to battling biothreats at the state and local level and at mass gatherings. News stories by FOX and CBS covered the day's events. Watch here: fox59.com/indianapolitic…

I was inspired to start a career in nanomedicine because of undergrad research using quantum dots to image Vitamin D receptor protein. So excited to see the Nobel Prize in Chemistry being awarded to 3 scientists for their pioneering work with quantum dots! nobelprize.org/prizes/chemist…

One year out from the next Presidential election, I've shared some thoughts on key STEM policy issues to keep an eye on... thehill.com/opinion/techno…

NEW COMMISSION PUBLICATION - Box The Pox: Reducing the Risk of Smallpox and Other Orthopoxviruses Smallpox and other orthopoxviruses remain a significant threat to public health. biodefensecommission.org/smallpox-remai…

Join us at the launch of the 2024 National Blueprint on Biodefense on April 17th! Watch the trailer: lnkd.in/e6W2eTP2

Not just words on pages. This is a call for immediate action. I'm proud to share an article about the release today of the 2024 National Blueprint on Biodefense. This report has 36 recommendations with 185 action items that comprehensively address all departments & Congress.

Congressman Fred Upton's interview on the National Blueprint for Biodefense on WKZO @BioCommission wkzo.com/2024/05/07/aud…

Last week, at the National Press Club (National Press Club), I joined the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense to moderate a panel with Gov. Tom Ridge, Sen. Tom Daschle, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jim Greenwood, DHS Undersecretary Ken Wainstein, Dr. Asha George and Dr. Ambika Bumb. We

An excellent story by NBC about the National Blueprint for Biodefense released last week and its relevance at the state level.

Please enjoy this video that was created to announce the Blueprint and its relevance today.

A fun project...I worked with a team of Hollywood producers to develop the video below to describe in a creative and less technical manner what the definition of "Biodefense" is. Very excited to announce that the video earned a Telly!

Looking forward to speaking on this panel tomorrow at hashtag#BIO2024 about preparing for the myriad of public health threats that could come our way. convention.bio.org/sessions/time-…

I'm very very excited to share the release of @BioCommission's B-SPAN, a first-of-its kind interactive tool that maps the Nation's biodefense enterprise, with more than 500 federal entities and 150 congressional committees. biodefensecommission.org/#b-span

“I remain hopeful we will live to see a future where our buildings act as speed bumps for pathogen spread instead of accelerating it” - Dr. Jessica Green, ARPA-H #IAQforBiodefense biodefensecommission.org/events/masters…

“We are researching how to improve IAQ on buses and other forms of transit and learning how much HVAC and fans have an impact on pathogen transmission. ” - Dr. Christopher Sales, Christopher Sales, Sales Laboratory #IAQforBiodefense biodefensecommission.org/events/masters…

We’re in 180 countries and have over 100 certified projects. We want to continue to foster strategic partnerships to help improve indoor air quality.” - Melissa Baker, USGBC #IAQforBiodefense. biodefensecommission.org/events/masters…

“With no commercial solution available for purchase, we decided to develop a solution for improving IAQ. After 2 studies with over 8000 patients, we found a significant reduction in pathogen transmission” - Dr. Katy Worrilow, LifeAire Systems #IAQforBiodefense biodefensecommission.org/events/masters…

I am in still in disbelief - and so appreciative - that indoor air quality is *finally* getting the attention it deserves. Grateful to @BioCommission for making "Masters of the Air" a focus of their Commission. #HealthyBuildings

One of ASHRAE’s key focuses is developing standards for the built environment. Our Nation has long been aware of issues with IAQ, but standards have limited impact if they are not enforced.” - Alice Yates, ASHRAE News #IAQforBiodefense biodefensecommission.org/events/masters…

“H5N1 in poultry is a devastating disease with a mortality rate of over 98%” - Dr. Eric Deeble, Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Dept. of Agriculture biodefensecommission.org/events/fluency…