Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
An academic center within the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that conducts independent research, policy analysis, and education to strengthen preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks, biological threats, and public health emergencies. The Center develops evidence-based guidance, assessment tools, policy recommendations, convenes expert dialogues and tabletop exercises, publishes a peer-reviewed journal and regular newsletters, and runs graduate and fellowship programs to inform policymakers, practitioners, and the public.
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Products
One Health assessment tools (manuals and point-of-entry checklists)
Publicly available manuals and checklists for One Health systems assessment and transboundary zoonotic disease preparedness, provided with supporting documentation and datasets.
Gene synthesis screening information hub
A policy and resource hub providing guidance and recommended practices for nucleic acid synthesis screening and industry governance.
Model state legislation and indoor air quality (IAQ) resources
Model legislation, technical reports, and short guidance documents designed to inform policy and operational improvements for indoor air quality and airborne infection control.
Health Security (peer-reviewed journal)
A bimonthly peer-reviewed journal publishing research, case studies, and policy analysis on epidemics, disasters, and health security topics.
One Health assessment tools (manuals and point-of-entry checklists)
Publicly available manuals and checklists for One Health systems assessment and transboundary zoonotic disease preparedness, provided with supporting documentation and datasets.
Gene synthesis screening information hub
A policy and resource hub providing guidance and recommended practices for nucleic acid synthesis screening and industry governance.
Model state legislation and indoor air quality (IAQ) resources
Model legislation, technical reports, and short guidance documents designed to inform policy and operational improvements for indoor air quality and airborne infection control.
Health Security (peer-reviewed journal)
A bimonthly peer-reviewed journal publishing research, case studies, and policy analysis on epidemics, disasters, and health security topics.
Services
Health Security PhD track (graduate specialization)
An in-person, full-time doctoral specialization that prepares researchers to study global catastrophic biological risks and health security; includes funded positions, mentorship, and practicum opportunities.
Health Security DrPH track and scholarship support
A part-time, online DrPH specialization for working professionals with targeted scholarship support for dissertation research on global catastrophic biological risks.
Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Fellowship (ELBI)
A part-time, cohort-based 10-month fellowship that provides professional development, mentorship, and networking for graduate students and professionals. Program activities include regional and international workshops, a research and practice symposium, and additional networking events. The program supports travel and lodging for the in-person workshops and symposium and accepts a competitive cohort each year.
Health Security PhD track (graduate specialization)
An in-person, full-time doctoral specialization that prepares researchers to study global catastrophic biological risks and health security; includes funded positions, mentorship, and practicum opportunities.
Health Security DrPH track and scholarship support
A part-time, online DrPH specialization for working professionals with targeted scholarship support for dissertation research on global catastrophic biological risks.
Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Fellowship (ELBI)
A part-time, cohort-based 10-month fellowship that provides professional development, mentorship, and networking for graduate students and professionals. Program activities include regional and international workshops, a research and practice symposium, and additional networking events. The program supports travel and lodging for the in-person workshops and symposium and accepts a competitive cohort each year.
Expertise Areas
- Global health security
- Emerging infectious diseases and epidemic preparedness
- Public health preparedness and response
- Biosecurity and biosafety policy and governance
Key Technologies
- Real-time RT-PCR diagnostics
- Serology assays
- Whole-genome sequencing
- Nucleic acid synthesis screening