Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC
Paul Dabisch has a diverse work experience in the field of biodefense and research. Paul started their career as a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center in 2003. After completing their fellowship in 2004, they transitioned to the role of Research Biologist at the same organization until 2007.
In 2007, they joined the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) as a Research Toxicologist. Paul was later promoted to the position of Supervisory Research Toxicologist in 2010, and they held this role until 2011.
Since 2011, Paul has been working at Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC. Paul initially joined as a Principal Investigator, contributing their expertise until 2013. From 2013 to 2021, they served as a Senior Principal Investigator in the field of aerobiology, and then took on the position of Chief Scientist, Aerobiology in 2022.
Throughout their career, Paul has gained extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of biodefense, aerobiology, and research.
Paul Dabisch earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, from 1995 to 1999. Paul then pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Pharmacology at the Tulane University School of Medicine, from 1999 to 2003.
Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC
Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC (BNBI) manages and operates the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The NBACC mission is to provide the scientific basis for characterization of biological threats and bioforensic analysis to support attribution of their planned or actual use. BNBI Corporate Governance - The Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC is a non-profit, single-purpose (i.e., focused solely on the DHS FFRDC contract), company with a Board of Directors and Company Officers - President, Treasurer and Secretary. BNBI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Battelle Memorial Institute. Both DHS and the BNBI Board of Directors provide oversight for NBACC/BNBI. The BNBI Board of Directors provides corporate governance implemented through engaged Board Committees and regular interactions. National Bioforensic Analysis Center (NBFAC) mission as delineated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-10 and FBI requirements, is to establish and maintain "always available" bioforensic analyses and to expand this capability to unknown and future biological threat agents to support attribution investigations. National Biological Threat Characterization Center (NBTCC) mission is to establish the scientific basis for the threat posed by traditional, emerging, enhanced and advanced biological agents and life science-related technologies to support and inform Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) biodefense preparedness, response and recovery decisions. As a nonprofit company, BNBI promotes science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) education. BNBI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.