July 30, 2013
Michael Osterholm, Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota
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.