Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness

"The Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (OPHEP) serves as the Secretary's principal advisory staff on matters related to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. OPHEP also coordinates interagency activities between HHS, other Federal departments, agencies, offices and State and local officials responsible for emergency preparedness and the protection of the civilian population from acts of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies." 

SourceWatch Resources

 * Project BioShield
 * Stewart Simonson