Biological Threat Non-proliferation Conference
The concern about the potential use of biological weapons (BW) is at an all-time high, because of the demonstrated use, the present asymmetrical national security environment, and the unprecedented rapid development of biotechnology that provides potentially new threats from genetically modified organisms. Despite the existing system of agreements and organizations developed to control the development, use, and proliferation of biological weapons, the number of states with suspected biological weapons programs is increasing. In addition to the state programs, biological threats can also come from international terrorism groups or even individuals, adding a new dimension to the complexity of bioweapons control. The nature of the current threats and the rationale for a biological attack are difficult to predict. A comprehensive approach to biological weapons control remains to be formulated and accomplished.
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Dec 04, 2007 01:10 AM
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| Where | La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe |
| Contact Name | Helen cui |
| Contact Email | hcui@lanl.gov |
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Los Alamos, December 6, 2007 (Classified Discussion)
Sponsored by: The New Mexico Consortium, The Institute for Advanced Studies, and Los Alamos National Laboratory
By invitation only. Please contact Helen Cui (hhcui@lanl.gov) for more information and full access to this web page.
Key Topics for Discussion:
- Can the proliferation of biological threat agents be controlled at the source?
- How can efforts for nonproliferation and public health be leveraged?
- Can the international community construct an effective biothreat nonproliferation system?
- What is the research agenda needed to make that system possible?
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