Biodefense
Rapid Assay Development and Manufacturing for Biodefense and National Security
Detection of Biological Threats
Support of critical biodefense initiatives with the development and manufacturing of rapid diagnostic assays designed to detect biological threats in air, water, food, and clinical matrices. From anthrax and ricin to novel pathogens and emerging infectious diseases, our assays help protect civilian populations, deployed personnel, and national infrastructure.
As a specialized CDMO, Gila brings deep scientific expertise, regulatory fluency, and high-throughput manufacturing capabilities to government agencies, defense contractors, and security programs seeking rapid detection and field-deployable diagnostics.
Biodefense Diagnostic Capabilities
Field-Ready Rapid Assays
Lateral flow and microfluidic devices engineered for military, first responder, and emergency field use.
High-Sensitivity Environmental Assays
Designed for early detection of airborne and waterborne biological agents.
Multiplex Detection Panels
Simultaneous identification of multiple pathogens or toxins with low detection limits.
Sample Collection & Processing Systems
Integration with custom media, filtration, and transport formats for field surveillance.
Program Areas We Support
We’ve partnered with major biodefense programs and contractors to develop and validate assays.
Biological warfare agent detection
Environmental monitoring systems
Building entry/exit air surveillance
Strategic stockpile readiness
Point-of-need outbreak response kits
Government Agency Collaborations
These collaborations have involved both product development and large-scale manufacturing under secure and compliant processes.
BARDA – Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
DTRA – Defense Threat Reduction Agency
CRP – Critical Reagents Program
DoD – U.S. Department of Defense
JBPDS / JPS – Joint Biological Point Detection & Portal Shield Systems
Biodefense with Gila Bioscience
Proven Federal Program Experience
Deep understanding of government standards, reporting, and validation requirements.
Customizable Assay Platforms
Adaptable to evolving biothreats and unique military or emergency scenarios.
Secure & Scalable Manufacturing
ISO 13485-aligned systems with quality and traceability built in.
Interdisciplinary Expertise
Combining molecular biology, engineering, regulatory strategy, and program management.
Example Capabilities
Detection
Of ricin, anthrax, and bacterial toxins.
Prototype
Development for mobile outbreak diagnostics.
Multiplex
Air and water surveillance kits.
Environmental
Stability and shelf-life testing for long-term deployment.
Protecting Public Health with Scalable Biodefense Solutions
Biothreats don’t wait. Gila Bioscience delivers the technical expertise and CDMO infrastructure to help your program respond with speed, precision, and confidence.
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