Strengthening Biodefense Internationally: Illusion & Reality

[CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight]

Colleagues,

See compelling article attached from Marc L. Ostfield, PhD, Senior Advisor for Bioterrorism, Biodefense, and Health Security, U.S. Department of State, Office of International Health and Biodefense. Though the views he expresses in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. government, they are clearly insightful, well articulated and important for the MedTechIQ international audience to consider. Thank you to Dr Eric Noji for sharing this timely publication.

[Michael J. Russell]

C.C., thank you and Dr. Noji for sharing this. Dr. Ostfield's info is timely, as I am presently working on an article about innovative practices (including the use of social media technologies in public diplomacy) at the U.S. Department of State, in support of broader civil society, security and counter-terrorism efforts.