Gerald Parker

Gerald W. Parker, Jr., DVM, Ph.D., a thought leader in the policy areas of biodefense, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness, leads the program.

News & Events

The National Blueprint on Biodefense:
Immediate Action Needed to Defend Against Biological Threats

A new report by the Bipartisan Commission for Biodefense, of which Dr. Parker is an ex officio member, will be launched on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the US Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC.

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Consequences of COVID-19:
A One Health Approach to the Responses, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

…co-edited by Dr. Parker, will be published on Monday, April 15, 2024.

Dr. Gerald Parker speaking

Dr. Parker Testifies on Preparing for Future Public Health Threats and Disasters

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Dr. Parker testified before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
Read his Statement for the Record.
Read the VMBS News Story.

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Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS)
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