Coordination of CB Defense Research

Two equally important challenges of CB defense coordination are one, bridging science and technology disciplines to foster multidisciplinary research, and two, resolving institutional and programmatic issues. In many cases, these challenges are not independent variables. 

substantial cross-cutting between the medical and physical, chemical, and biological defense research communities already exists. For example, genetics research has long been incorporated into detection schemes in industrial pharmaceutical and medical device development. In some applied research and advanced development, however, islands of specialization remain isolated, for example, animal testing to satisfy regulatory requirements. 

The benefits of improved coordination among large cross-cutting programs in both reduced cost and increased output have become very clear. Narrow demarcations 

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