Our Work
The Center for Health Security undertakes projects, collaborations, and initiatives to examine how scientific and technological innovations can strengthen health security.
Together, we:
- Conduct research and analysis on major domestic and international health security issues.
- Engage with researchers, the policymaking community, and the private sector to make progress in the field.
- Convene expert working groups, congressional seminars, scientific meetings, conferences, and tabletop exercises to stimulate new thinking and provoke action.
- Educate a rising generation of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
Our areas of focus
Global Health Security Emerging Infectious Diseases and Epidemics Medical and Public Health Preparedness and Response Deliberate Biological Threats Opportunities and Risks in the Life Sciences
Explore our work
Research Projects
Based on demand from government leaders, health agencies, and health security experts, we conduct independent research to identify potential threats and develop evidence-based policy advice on potential ways to avoid or solve global health security risks. View the Center's projects.
Preparedness Initiatives
The Center hosts initiatives focused on enhancing public health preparedness and response activities and capabilities within the United States. View these initiatives.
Publications
Our analysis and research are often published as peer-reviewed journal articles, in-depth reports, policy analysis, issue briefs, meeting reports, testimony and briefings, or perspective pieces. View the Center's publications.
Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology (AIxBio)
The convergence of artificial intelligence and biotechnology (AIxBio) has the potential to yield extraordinary benefits as well as serious risks. View the Center's work on AIxBio.
Testimonies & Briefings
Our experts provide testimony and briefings on important developments and issues in health security and biosecurity. View the testimonies & briefings.
Events
Our meetings provide national and international fora for discussing priorities, challenges, and policy implications in health security. View the Center's past events.
Tabletop Exercises
The Center hosts a series of tabletop exercises to illustrate the high-level strategic decisions and policies stakeholders will need to pursue to diminish the consequences of a severe pandemic. View the Center's exercises.
Newsletter: Health Security Decoded
A digest of news, events, and policy updates in health security, delivered via email two times per week. Sources include major US and international news outlets and peer-reviewed journals, US government reports and press releases, respected social media, and publications from research institutes and nongovernmental organizations. Learn more about Health Security Decoded.
Journal: Health Security
Dr. Thomas Inglesby is the editor-in-chief of the peer-reviewed journal that ranks among the top 10 journals in international relations. Learn more about the Health Security Journal.
The Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness & Health Security
The Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness & Health Security is an educational forum to discuss new topics, technologies, and ideas that can improve domestic health security now and in the future. It convenes staff from congressional offices, federal agencies, and the invited public focused on strengthening US health security. Learn more about The Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness & Health Security