Medical Countermeasures & Biodefense

Explore the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response's (ASPR) strategic objectives, current preparedness activities, and future research priorities aimed at safeguarding public health against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, as well as emerging infectious diseases. Our initiatives include the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures (DRIVe), and efforts to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria through CARB-X.