Question & Answer: Identify the four lead groups of research in the DHS Science and Technology Directorates and explain what each does…..

Four lead groups of research are

• Chemical Security Analysis Center-Identify and assess chemical threats and vulnerabilities in the United States and develop the best responses to potential chemical hazards.
• National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility- It is state-of-the-art, biocontainment laboratory for the study of diseases that threaten both America’s animal agricultural industry and public health.
• National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center-  Defending the nation against biological threats. Its work supports intelligence assessments, preparedness planning, response, emerging threat characterization and bioforensic analyses
• Plum Island Animal Disease Center- Nation’s premier defense against accidental or intentional introduction of transboundary animal diseases (a.k.a. foreign animal diseases) including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).