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Biodefense

Last Updated: September 15, 2021 | Site Page

SVIP Demo Week Info 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.

Last Updated: July 29, 2021 | Site Page

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.

Last Updated: March 4, 2021 | Press Releases

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.

Last Updated: January 28, 2021 | Press Releases

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.

Last Updated: October 29, 2020 | Site Page

NBACC Positive Pressure PPE

NBACC Biosafety Level 4 Positive Pressure Protective Suits

Last Updated: September 17, 2020 | Publication

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.

Last Updated: June 16, 2020 | Blog

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.

Last Updated: May 1, 2020 | Site Page

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.

Last Updated: May 30, 2018 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Announces Winners in $300K Biothreat Prize Competition

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the grand prize winner of its $300,000 Hidden Signal Challenge. 

Last Updated: February 14, 2018 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS S&T Announces 5 Finalists in $300K Biothreat Prize Competition

Issued by DHS S&T,  and  in collaboration with the Office of Health Affairs National Biosurveillance Integration Center, the challenge called for the design of an early warning system that uses existing data to uncover emerging biothreats.