Research

1. Develop rapid and accurate methods for detecting and diagnosing biological agents that could threaten U.S. livestock, poultry, and crops

2. Develop vaccines, antiviral agents, and means to increase resistance against threat diseases

3. Develop broad based, cross-cutting methods for investigation, detection, and protection from select and engineered agents

4. Develop effective decision support systems to assess the biological, economic, and environmental consequences of all feasible options to prevent/curtail disease threats

5. Provide a fellowship program to sponsor graduate students working in laboratories

Strategies

• Research
• Education
• Outreach
• Integration