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Appendix J Interagency International Bio-Engagement Working Group The International Bio-Engagement Working Group coordinates U.S. gov- ernment international efforts in the biological sciences, public health, and security to meet U.S. global biodefense and public health priorities. The activi- ties of the working group include developing engagement strategies for priority countries and regions, reviewing specific program activities and implementation mechanisms, and establishing metrics for program evaluation. Members of the Interagency International Bio-Engagement Working Group National Security Council Homeland Security Council Office of the Vice President Department of State B ureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Regional bureau staff members and desk officers U.S. Agency for International Development Department of Defense Office of the Secretary of Defense Office of Health Affairs Joint Chiefs of Staff Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Centers 1 Information provided by the Department of State, November 2008. 177
178 APPENDIX J Department of Health and Human Services Office of Global Health Affairs Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Foreign Agricultural Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Food Safety and Inspection Service Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis Office of Health Affairs Science and Technology Directorate Environmental Protection Agency International Office Federal Bureau of Investigation National Counterterrorism Center National Counterproliferation Center Central Intelligence Agency Defense Intelligence Agency Office of Science and Technology Policy
