Organizations and Research Institutions
National Association of County and City Health Officials - NACCHO Responds to Bioterrorism
Includes links to NACCHO's Bioterrorism and Emergency Response page, a research brief assessing local bioterrorism and emergency preparedness, and a report on local public health agency infrastructure.
National Conference of State Legislatures
NCSL's Web site provides information regarding state legislative activities before and after the terrorist attacks. Select "Public User," then "Protecting Democracy."
Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies
Academic center focusing on national and international awareness of the medical and public health threats posed by biological weapons.
Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)
Dedicated to reducing the threat from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons through direct action, education and awareness-building activities.
Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy - Bioterrorism Preparedness
Created through the University of Minnesota to build public awareness and public policies to prevent and control infectious diseases.
LaurieGarrett.com
A non-political site for Laurie Garrett, science writer for
Newsday and author of
The Coming Plague and
Betrayal of Trust; that contains information about public health and links to bioterrorism/public health-related resources.
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