National Biodefense Science Board

The National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) was created under the authority of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, signed into law on December 19, 2006.

The NBSB was established to provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to HHS regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological events, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate.

On March 4, 2008, the charter of the NBSB was amended to allow the NBSB to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response.

By statute, the NBSB has 13 voting members with a broad range of expertise in science, medicine, and public health. Additionally, there are non-voting ex officio members, as deemed appropriate by the Secretary.

National Biodefense Science Board Charter

National Biodefense Science Board Roster

Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

National Biodefense Science Board, Federal Register Notice, June 20, 2007

National Biodefense Science Board, Federal Register Notice, July 31, 2009