The Athena Agenda: Advancing the Apollo Program for Biodefense

Abstract

The United States is increasingly vulnerable to biological threats, both natural and deliberate. This report argues that the US needs a comprehensive biodefense program, similar in scope and ambition to the Apollo program, to address these threats. This report recommends a set of policy initiatives and technological advancements, including the development of new vaccines and therapeutics, the establishment of a national public health data system, and the development of new biosurveillance capabilities. These recommendations are designed to ensure that the US is better prepared to prevent, detect, and respond to biological threats in the future. – AI-generated abstract