Detecting Biothreats at the Point of Interest
Disease outbreaks, rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the accidental or deliberate release of biothreat agents pose critical national security risks. Areas that are remote, affected by conflict, or have limited resources are at heightened risk of biosecurity threats. Early detection is crucial to containing threats before they escalate into international pandemics, destabilizing economies, overwhelming health systems, and compromising national security.
We field-test new biothreat detection technologies to assess gaps under real-world conditions, evaluating pre-analytical through post-analytical processes. Insights from these evaluations inform R&D efforts to enhance biothreat detection capabilities at remote sites and border regions, strengthening national and global security. Accurate, high-quality data generated through these systems also lays the groundwork for developing AI-driven tools that can rapidly analyze patterns, forecast outbreaks, and support faster, more effective decision-making in high-stakes environments.
