Biodefense research represents one of the fastest growing markets for life science suppliers. Billions of dollars are being invested to support basic research on potential agents of bioterrorism as well as the development of vaccines, diagnostic tests and therapies to detect and counter the effects of a bioterrorist attack. Despite this investment, relatively few tools and techniques are specifically designed for biodefense research, often leaving researchers to adapt products and methodologies currently designed for other uses.

Based upon the opinions of current and future biodefense researchers, this report:

• Provides a comparison between the 2004 and 2006 surveys
• Examines the overall objectives and specific targets of biodefense research in the U.S.
• Identifies the predominant tools and techniques employed in biodefense research by market segmentation analysis
• Measures the growth rate of biodefense research as a defined market within the life science industry
• Assesses the likely rate of market adoption of new biodefense-specific products based upon customer and product forces
• Describes current obstacles encountered by scientists and technological developments required to advance biodefense research
• Highlights opportunities for life science suppliers to establish themselves as credible suppliers of research products to the biodefense market