International Health Research Institute

Strategic Unit 01: Bio-Risk & Genomics | IHRI
Biosecurity and Genomics
Strategic Unit 01

Global Bio-Risk &
Genomic Defense.

We do not just study pathogens; we anticipate them. Investigating the intersection of genomic surveillance, dual-use technology governance, and state-level pandemic response to secure human borders.

Research Vectors

The Biological Shield

Research translating complex multi-omics data and pathogen surveillance into actionable intelligence for global security networks.

Biorisk Management

Developing protocols to detect, contain, and neutralize engineered and naturally occurring biological threats.

Genomics & Omics

Advancing research in transcriptomics, bio-markers, and the metabolic pathways of systemic disease.

Dual-Use Tech

Governance frameworks for biotechnologies that possess both therapeutic and destructive potential.

Pandemic Response

Architecting rapid-deployment strategies for high-consequence biological events or zoonotic spillover.

👤 Unit Leadership

Led by specialized experts in biological defense, complex genomics, and global health security.

Pending Appointment

Lab A Lead

Global Bio-Risk & Defense

Dr. Ari Meerson

Dr. Ari Meerson

Lab B Lead

Genomics & Biological Systems

Expert in molecular genomics, Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and microRNA biomarkers for chronic disease.

Regional Intelligence

The West African Sentinel Node

To effectively neutralize global biological threats, intelligence must be gathered at the source. Unit 01 maintains active operational capabilities in the ECOWAS region, establishing transcontinental data pipelines for emerging pathogen surveillance and tropical epidemiology modeling.

Molecular Surveillance

Deploying rapid diagnostic protocols to monitor zoonotic spillover at the animal-human interface.

Cross-Border Intelligence

Architecting the digital and operational infrastructure required for sovereign states to share critical bio-data during crisis events.

Join the Defense Network

We invite Practitioner-Scholars to lead independent research in genomic intelligence and biological defense. Corporate and government entities may propose specialized research consortia.