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Synopsis: Biology & biosciences: Biosecurity:

4 N. Damrongchai, P. Satangput, G. Tegart, C. Sripaipan, Future technology analysis for biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific, Science and Public policy 37 (1)( 2010

The project also created a new network of scientific and technological experts in the area of biosecurity,

http://www. ingentaconnect. com/content/beech/spp Future technology analysis for biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Nares Damrongchai, Ponpiboon Satangput, Greg Tegart and Chatri

Technologies that are potentially effective in biosecurity and in combating EID were identified first by bibliometric analysis, online survey and scenario planning.

The results show that many future technologies will converge to become most effective in dealing with biosecurity and EID.

More technically, dealing with biosecurity can be considered in terms of informatiio generation and collection, information managemment information analysis,

biosecurity, and security in general, is also typically related to critical infrastructuure particularly in the area of public health.

Compromising biosecurity can have a far-reaching impact on many other social infrastructures and many aspects of human activities, population structurres or even the survival of humankind (in the event of a global pandemic.

One major threat to biosecurity is the outbreak of infectious diseases. Infectious diseases account for a quarter of all human mortality

Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 42 new diseases such as SARS and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) with variants such as H5n1;

For examplle recognition of the role of information technology (IT) provides a powerful driver of change in approaache to biosecurity

and knowledge systems that enable each other in pursuit of a common goal Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 43 The concept has been extended in the European union's Seventh Framework Program to the possibiliitie at the interface of micro nano systems and the living world.

and IT can interact in biomedical biosecurity applications. In the present study we have applied the concept of converging technologiies particularly the pragmatic European definition,

Phucharoenchanachai (2005) Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 44 In Phase II, the objective was to determine directiion for future R&d

and the Australian Biosecurity Cooperaativ Research centre, the experts were organised into smaller groups. The groups identified key driveer of future change relevant to the study,

and identify key technology applications to combat EID Phase II Final Symposium Roadmapping II Roadmapping I Figure 2 Information flow through the project Biosecurity and

The model Was developed in Roadmapping I Developed in Roadmapping II Figure 3. Structure of technology roadmaps Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 46 proposed at the workshop

and achieving biosecurity. Resuult were analyzed and presented as shown in the following tables. The key user requirements were identified for the three technology research domains.

scan Visualization of pathogens Method to detect infected cells Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 47 find more technology applications.

and achieving biosecurity, this paper gives an example of a diagnostic technologies roadmap (Table 3) as one among the six technology roadmaps developed in the study.

and influence decisionmakkin regarding EID and biosecurity throughout the Asia-pacific region. Such a continuity of effort to disseminate the outputs of the project

that also raised the awareness in biosecurity throughout the region. These included: The Rand Corporation, who participated in the key events of the project,

to combating EIDS Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 48 Table 3. Roadmap for development of EID diagnostics 2007 2012 2013 2017

low opportunity cost testing for many infectious agents Ability to test large numbers of people in a noninterventionist manner Broad screening tools Improved border biosecurity Personalized

medicine with testing linked to information networks and personalized treatment High throughput technologies Rapid pathogen genetic characterization, high level of biosecurity Users'requirement Access to latest technologies

multi-agent diagnostic devices linked to automated data collection and analysis Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 49 APEC diagnosis center,

and regional strategies for biosecurity and combating EID. The significant findings for each of the roadmaps

which the different technoloogie have roles in enhancing biosecurity and preparedness for EID. With a clearer context of:

and brings about a clearer Biosecurity and emerging infectious diseases in Asia-pacific Science and Public policy February 2010 50 identification of‘technology roadmaps'that are to be applied to a wider geographical area and more diverse level of technology capacity and socioeconommi development.

The implication of this project is that it has creatte a new network of knowledgeable and concerned scientists and technologists in the field of biosecurity in the Asia-pacific region.

This project is a contribution to the better understanndin of the provision of accelerated technologicca responses to combating EID and biosecurity in the APEC region and of the role of S&t in providiin those responses through the concept of convergiin technologies.

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