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National Security Council pusing for greater scientific research control
22 Feb 2012 | 6:52 amThe U.S. National Security Council is planning to push the federal government towards exerting greater control over scientific research that involves highly lethal diseases and toxins. Those with knowledge of the move say fears are mounting that some research could … Read More
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Brownback scrambling to regroup after 2013 federal budget revealed
22 Feb 2012 | 6:31 am
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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and the state’s legislative leaders are attempting to regroup after the recently released 2013 federal budget failed to include funding for the construction of a new biosecurity lab. President Barack Obama’s 2013 budget proposal allocated no … Read More -
Immunovaccine begins collaboration to create next-gen biodefense vaccines
22 Feb 2012 | 5:13 am
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Immnovaccine Inc., a vaccine development company, announced on Wednesday that it has begun a research collaboration to advance the creation of the next generation of biodefense vaccines against the most dangerous biological agents. The candidates will be assessed as part … Read More -
Colorado man faces prison over anthrax hoax
22 Feb 2012 | 5:00 am
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A Colorado man faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for lying to federal investigators about mailing threatening letters to tax collectors in the state that contained a white powder. Matthew O’Neill pled guilty to the … Read More -
Decline in U.S. emergency preparedness funding worries experts
21 Feb 2012 | 6:24 am
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The continued decline in federal funding for emergency preparedness programs is expected to constrain the United States’ ability to respond to a major public emergency. Raphael M. Barishansky, the chief of public health emergency preparedness and response for the Prince … Read More -
Arizona high school to simulate anthrax attack
21 Feb 2012 | 6:12 am
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A Phoenix high school plans to host an emergency preparedness drill that will simulate a bioterrorist attack using anthrax. Approximately 300 volunteers will be needed to test point-of-distribution plans for dispensing medical countermeasures, according to AZCentral.com. Jim Lee, the director … Read More -
Expert warns of bioattack on U.S. cattle industry
21 Feb 2012 | 5:07 am
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According to a terrorism expert, a low-tech biological attack on the cattle industry of the United States using virulent foot and mouth disease may be a simple way for terrorists to damage the economy. According to an article in the … Read More -
Asia Pacific CBRN conference kicks off this week
21 Feb 2012 | 4:54 am
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The SMi Group has announced the details for its 2nd annual Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear and Explosives Asia Pacific conference, which will be held from February 21 through February 24 in Singapore. The conference, which will be located at the … Read More -
Avian influenza studies should be published, WHO experts says
20 Feb 2012 | 6:52 am
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A group of scientific experts organized by the World Health Organization recently concluded that two controversial studies on avian influenza should be published in full after proponents make a concerted to explain their importance to the public. The WHO determined … Read More -
Donald Donahue appointed to the American Academy of Disaster Medicine
20 Feb 2012 | 6:41 am
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Dr. Donald Donahue recently accepted an appointment as an advisory member to the American Academy of Disaster Medicine. Dr. Donahue is currently a Firestorm Expert Council Member and a fellow of the Center for National Preparedness at the University of … Read More
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