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 6,480 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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In 2025, NBAF employees are continuing efforts to cultivate a safety and security culture that can be emulated by other life science institutions worldwide. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gMhsF_w9 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) #Teamwork #HighReliability
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Happy New Year from your friends and partners at USDA! Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025 🎆
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Our Zoonotic and Emerging Diseases Research Unit (ZEDRU) is seeking a Veterinary Medical Officer, Pathologist. This position is located within US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, KS. The Mission of ZEDRU is to protect the United States from zoonotic and emerging diseases of the highest consequence to animal and public health. Duties of this position include: identify and propose productive research areas, perform independent research to identify, describe, and characterize the effects of zoonotic pathogens in livestock, and develop molecular, clinical, and post-mortem techniques in an effort to mitigate the pathogen’s impact on agriculture and public health. The Unit will perform basic and applied research to elucidate inter- and intra-species transmission of pathogens, host-pathogen interactions, and identify virulence factors to aid countermeasure design. The work will be performed in the BSL-3, AgBSL-3, BSL-4, and ABSL-4. The full position description and application can be found at https://lnkd.in/gae_d_Dt. Applications are being accepted through January 23, 2025. #JobAlert #Hiring
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Season's greetings from our team to yours! May the #Joy and #Peace of the holiday season be with you now and throughout the coming year. #HappyHolidays 🎄
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APHIS and our partners are responding to a screwworm case in Mexico, taking swift action to protect animal health and U.S. agriculture. This highlights the importance of cross-border collaboration in prevention and containment. Learn more about the response and what it means for animal health in this article from AVMA: https://lnkd.in/gmEdaKqU #APHIS #ProtectingAnimals
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We are hiring a Research Lead for our Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit (FADRU). The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) position is located at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, KS. FADRU is one of three ARS research units at NBAF. This unit focuses efforts on basic and applied research of foreign animal disease and the discovery of veterinary countermeasures, particularly for Foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever and Classical swine fever. This position will identify research needs in line with research unit capabilities and customer expectations. Some research must be conducted in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-3Ag containment with select agents. For more information about this opportunity, visit https://lnkd.in/gGEi9qw6. The application deadline for this position is January 15, 2025. #JobAlert #Hiring
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We spent time this week at Bluemont Elementary School participating in Inquiry Day activities. Thank you Manhattan-Ogden USD383 and Bluemont Elementary for letting us be part of your day. STEM education is critical for shaping the future. We love introducing science to young people. Thank you for the opportunity! https://lnkd.in/gYmKvS6W
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REMINDER: 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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Happy Thanksgiving! At NBAF, we're thankful to have a growing and passionate team that's dedicated to our mission. We're also thankful for our tremendous colleagues at USDA, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and at US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as well as a supportive community in the City of Manhattan. #HappyThanksgiving
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