GiveWell spoke with Michael Osterholm of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) as part of its shallow investigation of biosecurity issues. Conversation topics included: why naturally occurring pandemics are currently the most significant biosecurity threat, how the U.S. government and private organizations prepare for pandemics, and funding gaps in this space.
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