Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security explores how new policy approaches, scientific advances, and technological innovations can strengthen health security and save lives. Its research focuses on improving organizations, systems, and tools to prevent and respond to outbreaks and other public health crises.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security advances policies and practice addressing a range of challenges, including the global rise in emerging infectious diseases, a continued risk of pandemic flu, major natural disasters, and the potential for biological accidents or intentional threats. Interdisciplinary and international collaborations with other experts and policymakers improve and inform its work.