Infectious-disease experts from 18 U.S. federal agencies and academic institutions met at Texas A&M University recently to discuss working together to combat the viruses, bacteria and other emerging pathogens that threaten the nation’s agricultural economy, food supply, wildlife and public health.
The workshop marked the first membership meeting of RAV3N — Research Alliance for Veterinary Science and Biodefense BSL-3 Network — a national network of biosafety level-3 labs engaged in biodefense research for infectious animal diseases. RAV3N receives funding support from the USDA….
