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The Center for Health Security announces the Gene Synthesis Screening Information Hub, a new online platform dedicated to helping nucleic acid synthesis providers, manufacturers, and customers adhere to a new federal Framework aimed at preventing intentional misuse of synthetic nucleic acids and supporting safe scientific research practices in the United States.

Applications are now open for the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security's two doctoral degree tracks for the 2025-2026 academic year, which provide advanced training in health security and pandemic response and preparedness at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security launched the Tackling Rumors and Understanding & Strengthening Trust (TRUST) in Public Health website, designed to support practitioners working to cultivate trust in public health by proactively addressing misleading rumors.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security (CHS), Federation of American Scientists (FAS), Nuclear Threat Initiative Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI|bio), and Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service provided comments to the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) on its recent Interim Report and White Paper on Policy Options for Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology (AIxBio).

In a new comprehensive study, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security underscores the critical need for collaboration across primary care (PC), public health (PH), and community-based organizations (CBOs) to fortify healthcare systems and enhance emergency response capabilities.

Last night, the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI) debuted the first in a series of broadcasts at WBZ-TV Boston involving infographics that deliver current respiratory virus disease forecasts to viewers within the station’s broadcast area.

Today, 290 international scientists published a commentary in Nature urging World Health Organization (WHO) Member States to ensure vaccine equity in future pandemics by adopting a proposed Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System within the draft global pandemic treaty currently being negotiated.

Dr. Alexandra Phelan delivered an intervention at the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body meeting for its eighth session to negotiate a pandemic accord.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security launched the Practical playbook for addressing health misinformation. The playbook guides users in preparing for and responding to health misinformation, which is a growing public health challenge.

On February 2, the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security provided input to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on guidelines for reducing biological risks from AI models in response to Request for Information (RFI).