About Us

The Institute for Biosecurity (formerly the Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections) at Saint Louis University School of Public Health was established in 2000 with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Institute's original mission was to carry out bioterrorism and preparedness research, but has since evolved to include addressing emerging infectious diseases, naturally occurring or introduced by terrorists.

While the focus of the Institute is emerging infections, the Institute also develops educational material that covers management of the consequences of chemical, radiological, and nuclear terrorism. In the fall of 2005, the Institute initiated a Master of Science degree in Biosecurity.

The objectives of the degree are: to educate professionals about the history and contemporary threats of terrorism and emerging infectious diseases; to teach the skills required to assess the risks and develop measures to manage the consequences of a crisis; and to develop skills that allow for effective communication between professionals and the public about these threats.

Mission

The mission of the Institute for Biosecurity is to provide public health and emergency response professionals with the education needed for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of emerging public health threats, and for the Institute to conduct research that will contribute to the development of national policies to address these threats.

Location

Institute for Biosecurity
Saint Louis University
School of Public Health
3545 Lafayette
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 977-8257
Fax: (314) 977-8150
E-mail: bioterr@slu.edu

For more information on Saint Louis University or the School of Public Health, you may visit the university's web site at: http://www.slu.edu.

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