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Join us on May 8 as the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense explores Astrobiodefense: Biological Threats and the Next Frontier -- featuring NASA, top scientists, and the first-ever State of Biodefense address. biodefensecommission.org/astrobiodefens…

🦠New research with Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense reveals viruses may have evolved from rogue genes—but only under pressure. Evolution needs stress, not stability. How life’s tiniest invaders took shape ⬇️ bit.ly/4iYpYPX

"Accidents remain problematic. The debate about COVID origins continues, with staunch believers on every side of every argument. I remind you that the Intelligence Community remains divided as to the origins of COVID" - Asha M. George, DrPH #SOBD biodefensecommission.org/events/astrobi…

"Such changes may result in microorganisms with enhanced virulence, antimicrobial resistance, or entirely novel characteristics." - Dr. JD Polk, Chief Health and Medical Officer, NASA

"One of the key things we integrate when we start thinking about planetary protection risk mitigations for certain missions is our planetary science on life as we know it here on Earth " - Dr. Nick Benardini, Planetary Protection Officer, NASA

“Our work has shown that the diversity of microbial life in a subglacial lake rivals that on the surface - a testament to the tenacity of microbial life” - Dr. Trista Vick-Majors, Assistant Professor, Michigan Tech

“The bigger issue is we don’t have a regulatory authority to oversee planetary protection requirements for commercial space missions.” - Dr. Robert Lindberg, Jr., Member, Committee on Planetary Protection National Academies

“When you put microbes in space they do interest things. We need to invest in innovations in the space economy and bioeconomy.” - Dr. Anne Cheever, Space Biodefense Advisor, Rhodium Scientific

“It’s not whether planetary protection is just a problem for humans but it’s also a problem for our environment and biosphere“ - Dr. Michael A. Meyer, Former Lead Scientist, Mars Exploration Program, NASA

“Early Mars might have been more suitable for life than Early Earth. It’s possible that life may have originated on Mars and then came to Earth, which means that they could interact with each other” - Dr. Christopher Carr, Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

“If an astronaut had gotten sick on the way back from Mars, should the capsule able to land on Earth? We need to figure out these protocols before we have to face them.” - Dr. Cassie Conley, Former Planetary Protection Officer

The State of Biodefense is beleaguered but resilient. Watch below the Commission's State of Biodefense Address delivered by our Executive Director, Asha M. George, DrPH, during yesterday's public meeting. Read the testimony here: biodefensecommission.org/the-state-of-u… youtu.be/R5VHNkHDMm4

The podcast recording of the Commission's last meeting is now available on your favorite podcasting service! Or, check it out on our website here: biodefensecommission.org/events/astrobi…

The Commission was awarded a Silver Telly in Health & safety for its work on promoting the 2024 National Blueprint for Biodefense. The Telly Awards tellyawards.com/winners/2025/n…

Amidst all of this change, organizations still need to fulfill national requirements to defend America effectively against biological threats. For requirements and how to achieve them, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-na… #itsnotover

Prep for Mission Impossible #DeadReckoning by listening to the newest episode of the Biollywood podcast where we discuss Mission Impossible 2! podbean.com/eas/pb-9xun6-1…

On the latest episode of One World, One Health One Health Trust with host, Maggie Fox, Commission Executive Director, Asha M. George, DrPH, breaks down the gutting of biodefense budgets and programs—and why the stakes have never been higher. Listen here: onehealthtrust.org/news-media/pod…

Good people doing good work, regardless of how much funding they have or where they appear in the organizational chart. For recommendations to help them prioritize, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-na….

Efficiency is not doing more or the same with less. It's doing better with what we have and understanding where targeted increases are not just helpful, but vital. For recommendations on what to optimize, see: biodefensecommission.org/reports/the-na… and for a little light reading on budgeting,

To prepare for the premiere of 28 Years Later next week, join us in the newest episode of the #Biollywood podcast where we discuss the iconic 2003 film, 28 Days Later! 28 Years Later Movie #28YearsLater podbean.com/eas/pb-x9ded-1…