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80 questions for UK biological security.

Luke Kemp1,2, David C Aldridge1,3, Olaf Booy4,5

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A new research agenda identifies 80 critical questions for UK biological security. This expert-driven approach addresses emerging threats, policy, and pandemic preparedness, guiding future research and strategy.

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Area of Science:

  • Biological Security
  • Public Health
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • Global trends and new technologies are reshaping biological security for the UK.
  • Existing strategies require targeted research to address evolving threats and pathways for organism spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a policy-relevant research agenda for UK biological security.
  • To identify critical questions for effective and coordinated progress across disciplines.

Main Methods:

  • Expert elicitation involving 41 experts from academia, industry, and government.
  • Collaborative development and refinement of 450 questions down to 80 through a workshop.

Main Results:

  • Generated 80 policy-relevant research questions categorized into six key areas.
  • Identified recurring themes on threat nature, management efficacy, and future options.

Conclusions:

  • The agenda provides a roadmap for UK biological security research, aiding resource allocation and strategy implementation.
  • The findings support COVID-19 mitigation and future pandemic preparedness, with potential for international replication.