Emergent BioSolutions Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a global life sciences company dedicated to providing preparedness and response solutions for public health threats. The company's product portfolio includes vaccines and therapeutics targeting infectious diseases, such as anthrax and smallpox, as well as medical devices for biodefense purposes. Emergent also offers contract development and manufacturing services to biopharmaceutical innovators, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. With a mission to protect and enhance life, Emergent collaborates with various stakeholders to develop and deliver critical medical countermeasures that address both naturally occurring and deliberate public health challenges.