Alfred P. Sloan Bioterrorism Program-----------

Dr. David Franz

The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point's bioterrorism program educates current and future leaders about the unique challenges posed by the threat of bioterrorism. Like all projects at the CTC, we aim look at bioterrorism through a unique lens--applying social science to a problem that has long been considered technical. Because the challenge from biological weapons is inherently interdisciplinary, the CTC works closely with other departments at West Point on this initiative.

The program supports the CTC's Senior Fellow for Bioterrorism, Dr. David Franz. (Dr. Franz's Bio). It currently sponsors a series of roundtable discussions on bioterrorism for cadets, faculty, and interested observers at West Point. It is also developing a modular bioterrorism curriculum that can be integrated into collegiate courses nationwide.

The CTC's bioterrorism program is made possible by a generous grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

EVENTS

13 November, 2006: Contentious Biological Research

5 May, 2006: The Methods and Impact of Developing a Resistant Public (Conference Report)

30 November, 2005: Technical Enablers and Disablers of Bioterrorism (Conference Report)

Biodefense Report Vol. 1

 

 

The CTC's Sloan Bioterrorism program is developing a modular curriculum aimed at providing USMA cadets and everyday citizens the tools they need to understand the threat of bioterrorism. This curriculum is built around ten principles.

Ten Principles of Bioterror

1. Biology is not Chemistry

2. Understanding the Biosecurity Spectrum

3. The Concept of 'Dual-Use'

4. The Nexus of Capability and Intent

5. Surveillance and Situational Awareness

6. Physical Countermeasures

7. Medical Countermeasures

8. Intelligence and Attribution

9. Non-proliferation

10. Building Public Resilience

For more information on the CTC's Bioterrorism program, please contact Brian Fishman at brian.fishman@usma.edu or 845-938-2801.