Bioterrorism is considered by some experts to be one of the greatest current threats to human health and National Security in the aftermath of September 11 , 2001 and the anthrax mailings to Congress and news media . Founded by an increase in research funding for bioterrorism defense ( biodefense ) , including development of vaccines , by the NIH and other government organizations . Fields of study at the Center include microbiology , virology , immunology , mycology , and genomics
anthrax mailings to Congress and news media
2001 anthrax attacks
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