Biosecurity of select agents and toxins
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Authors
Engells, Thomas E.
Subjects
Select agents
Select biological agents and toxins
Biosecurity
Select biological agents and toxins
Biosecurity
Advisors
Rasmussen, Maria
Date of Issue
2005-03
Date
March 2005
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The concept of biosecurity as it pertains to Biological Select Agents and Toxins in American biomedical research institutions is explored in some depth. Posing the research question "How can specific public biomedical research universities securely use and store biological select agents?" the thesis outlines the dynamics of the select agent and toxin list, the relevant history of the control of biological agents both in the international and domestic settings, including federal regulations pertaining to biosecurity (42CFR73). Two specific case studies are presented in the thesis. The biosecurity strategies and tactics at these two distinct biomedical research are compared. An answer to the research question is proposed and additional areas for research are outlined.
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Thesis
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Department
Department of National Security Affairs
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
xiv, 73 p.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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