Focus Areas
Global Health Security
We work with international partners to advance science diplomacy, strengthen outbreak prevention systems, and enhance global capabilities for disease detection, surveillance, and coordinated response.
Projects & Resources Related to This Focus Area
The Seasonal Influenza Disease Burden Estimator
Recent Publications
Hantavirus Outbreak Tests Global Health Law Amid WHO Crisis
One Health, One Future: Bridging Health Security
Participatory Approaches to Risk Assessment Across One Health Disciplines: A Scoping Review
In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
One Health Transboundary Assessment for Priority Zoonoses (OHTAPZ)
Emerging Infectious Diseases and Epidemics
Explore how we advance priorities and strategies for epidemic readiness, from early detection and rapid response to recovery, whether threats emerge naturally or deliberately.
Recent Publications
U.S. Genomic Surveillance: Current Capabilities, Future Goals, and Strategic Impact
Recognition and Management of Infectious Biothreats and Emerging Pathogens
Trials demonstrate Paxlovid’s evolving role against COVID-19
Participatory Approaches to Risk Assessment Across One Health Disciplines: A Scoping Review
Medical and Public Health Preparedness and Response
We provide decision makers with evidence-based analysis and actionable recommendations to build resilient health systems capable of effectively managing public health emergencies and disasters.
Projects & Resources Related to This Focus Area
Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI)
Increasing Respiratory Protection for the Next Pandemic
Tackling Rumors and Understanding & Strengthening Trust (TRUST) in Public Health
Addressing Misleading and Purposefully Manipulated Health-Related Information
Recent Publications
Study: Flu plays larger role in winter deaths than recognized
Learning from swine influenza, Ebola virus disease, and Legionnaires' disease in 1976
AI and the Future of Medical Countermeasures to Protect Against Biological Threats
Lack of federal support means vaccine makers are investing less in R&D
Deliberate Biological Threats
Learn about our work to identify, analyze, and equip leaders with critical intelligence on deliberate biological threats, including detecting misleading claims that exacerbate security challenges.
Opportunities and Risks in the Life Sciences
We track emerging trends at the intersection of biotechnology and AI, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance biosecurity and biosafety while maximizing innovation potential.
Projects & Resources Related to This Focus Area
Artificial Intelligence & Biotechnology (AIxBio)
Gene Synthesis Screening Information Hub
Recent Publications
Risk-Based Categorization and Governance of Biological Data in AI Systems
AI and the Future of Medical Countermeasures to Protect Against Biological Threats
AIxBio: Opportunities to Strengthen Health Security
Scientists: AI Could Misuse Bio Data, Design Harmful Viruses
Health Security Education and Awareness
The Center offers various resources, including educational opportunities, a newsletter, and the Health Security journal to enhance awareness and understanding of health security issues.
Projects & Resources Related to This Focus Area
Education & Training Opportunities
Voices in Print: Elevating Patient Perspectives in Medical Literature