NBAF is fortunate to have a team with a tremendous scope of experience, capability and passion for our mission and culture. To learn more about NBAF, visit usda.gov/nbaf. US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) #highreliability #commitment #teamwork
USDA National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)
Research Services
Manhattan, KS 6,302 followers
A world-class science facility for large animal agricultural research, training, & diagnostics located in Manhattan, KS.
About us
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stand up the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS. This state-of-the-art facility is a national asset that will help protect the nation’s agriculture, farmers and citizens against the threat and potential impact of serious animal diseases. DHS has diligently managed the NBAF project since 2006 but will transfer ownership to USDA in the coming months. After that, USDA will own and operate NBAF. NBAF will replace the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), a biosafety level-3 facility that is more than 68 years old. Currently, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) conduct foreign animal disease research, training and diagnostics in this center. ARS and APHIS will transfer their missions from PIADC to NBAF and will operate the facility jointly. DHS reported construction was completed in May 2022 and contractor commissioning was completed in December 2022. Even after USDA takes ownership of the facility from DHS, the full science mission transfer from PIADC in New York to NBAF in Kansas will still take at least a couple of years. To protect the food supply and support the nation’s economy, NBAF will enable the U.S. to conduct comprehensive research, develop vaccines and anti-virals, and provide enhanced diagnostic and training capabilities to protect the nation from transboundary, emerging, and zoonotic animal diseases that threaten our food supply, agricultural economy, and public health. NBAF will be the first facility in the U.S. to provide maximum biocontainment (BSL-4) laboratories capable of housing cattle and other large livestock for the purpose of developing vaccines and diagnostics for zoonotic diseases.
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http://www.usda.gov/nbaf
External link for USDA National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Manhattan, KS
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Agricultural Research, Animal Production & Protection, Biocontainment Laboratories, Zoonotic Pathogens, Foreign Animal Diseases, Vaccine Banks, Veterinary Training, and Animal Disease Diagnostics
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Manhattan, KS, US
Employees at USDA National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)
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Nick Burchett
IT Business Systems Analyst at USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
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Christopher Hall, CISM
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for NBAF MRP Information Technology Division (MRP ITD)
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Michael Puckette
Leading scientific research from concept to product.
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Steve Mirack
Select Agent Manager at USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF)
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Today we honor those who answered the call to serve our nation and express our deepest gratitude for their immense dedication and courage. At USDA, we're proud to work alongside 13,000+ veterans who continue to serve our nation through agriculture. #VeteransDay
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Earlier this week, we held a ceremony to honor all who have served in our nation’s military. At NBAF, many of the staff supporting our mission are veterans. On Veterans Day and every day, we thank them for their service. #VeteransDay #Thankful
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Big thanks to Manhattan City Lifestyle for featuring our facility and director in this month's magazine! #agriculture #biosafety #science #collaboration #animalhealth US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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We are currently hiring a Program Support Assistant with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). As a Program Support Assistant you will provide administrative support through the accomplishment of program and clerical work at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS. Some of the responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: review outgoing correspondence and documents for conformance with departmental policies, grammar, and format. Compose correspondence, assemble information for various reports and prepare material for presentations. The deadline for applications is November 6, 2024. To learn more about this position, visit https://lnkd.in/gy_z6AVA. #JobAlert #Hiring
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We’ve had a great day in Davis celebrating the groundbreaking of a new facility!
In case you missed it!! Today, the USDA's Agricultural Research Technology Center broke ground in Davis, CA! This modernized facility will serve as a hub for 4 ARS research units dedicated to improving the health, sustainability, and profitability of agricultural production and natural resources in California and the Western United States. To learn more, please visit https://loom.ly/Hwl2Sk0 “The building will be a nexus for scientists to investigate plant diseases, plant genetic resources, conventional and advanced plant breeding methods, soil health, invasive species management and myriad other areas driven by long-term agricultural research and climate-informed decision-making strategies,” said Dr. Simon Liu, ARS Administrator.
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There are currently several ORISE Fellowship opportunities available with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in various locations, including NBAF. These opportunities are in partnership with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Historian/Science Writing Fellowship Training Development Fellowship BSL-4 Scientist Fellowship Biological Science Fellowship You can find these and other ORISE Fellowship opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gSxkZd7D #Fellowship #Training #Science
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NBAF is co-hosting a Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium with the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at The University of Georgia from March 11-13, 2025 in Manhattan, KS. This hybrid event will bring together leading experts to present global trends in FMD research and the latest insights on ecology, epidemiology, and risk assessment implications for the United States. #science #livestock #agriculture This symposium encourages participation from established researchers, policymakers, and early-career professionals interested in all aspects of FMD policy, ecology, epidemiology, and risk assessment. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gANSgi8S Boehringer Ingelheim US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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