HHS plays a crucial role in healthcare, public health, medical research, and social services. It's responsible for preparing for and responding to biological threats, including via CDC, ASPR, NIH, and FDA.

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Outline:

(00:25) Overview

(02:03) Background on HHS

(03:37) HHS and biosecurity policy

(05:08) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan

(05:47) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at HHS

(11:14) Organizational structure

(12:42) Office of the Secretary (OS)

(14:07) Operating divisions

(14:44) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

(16:54) National Institutes of Health (NIH)

(18:56) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

(20:12) Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)

(21:45) Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

(23:49) Working at HHS

(25:51) Further reading

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