Biodefense

FACT SHEET: DHS Efforts to Enhance Biodefense in support of the Biden Administration’s New National Biodefense Strategy

Today, President Biden signed National Security Memorandum-15 (NSM-15), Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness, and Achieving Global Health Security, launching the new National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its Components play key roles in securing the Nation through their biodefense efforts to collect and analyze threat data, conduct risk analysis, and enhance and implement capabilities to prevent, detect, prepare for, and respond to biological incidents.

Feature Article: Field Tests Culminate 4 Years of Bioagent Studies

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) collaborated for four years with top scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to ensure first responders and USCG personnel are properly equipped and trained to respond to a variety of biohazard emergencies.

SVIP Demo Week 2021

This is a post-event website about the first SVIP Demo Week. Here you will find links to daily keynotes, technology demos, and panel discussions.

Chemical, Biological and Explosive Defense R&D

S&T’s research and development support prevention and protective strategies, as well as the coordinated surveillance and detection of chemical, biological and explosive threats.

Feature Article: S&T Past Research Informs Current and Future Pandemic Response

S&T Past Research with anthrax bacteria, Ebola virus and other pathogens informs current and future pandemic response.

Feature Article: We Do the Science—Securing the Homeland

Crucially important work is accomplished through deploying S&T’s advanced lab-based technical expertise and capabilities in research, development, test and evaluation.

NBACC Positive Pressure PPE

NBACC Biosafety Level 4 Positive Pressure Protective Suits

ST-SARS-CoV-2 Surface Contamination is Rapidly Inactivated at High Temperature

Studies conducted by DHS S&T's National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) have demonstrated that high temperature (≥ 130°F) is detrimental to virus stability in saliva on nonporous surfaces.

S&T Observes Great Outdoors Month—Safely

June is Great Outdoors Month, a time in which people are encouraged to explore all that nature has to offer, including our nation’s wildlife refuges or parks.

Science and Technology Directorate's COVID-19 Response

S&T develops research-based, mission-driven resources for decision makers and frontline workers to contribute to the nation’s comprehensive COVID-19 response efforts.