Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., CEO named to U.S. Chamber of Commerce board of directors

Published on June 14, 2011 by Ted Purlain

Fuad El-Hibri, the chairman and CEO of Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., was recently appointed to the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read More

Program details released for Sample Preparation Conference

Published on February 9, 2011 by Paul Tinder

The program details have been released for the 4th Sample Preparation Conference in which experts in sample preparation for detection of toxins, pathogens and viruses will address the major issues and state-of-the-art technology for the profession. Read More

Capitol Visitor Center takes steps to respond to future bioscares

Published on October 1, 2010 by Jeffrey Bigongiari

Capitol Visitor Center employees will be issued permanent pagers in an attempt to improve communication should an emergency, such as a terrorist attack, occur, following reports of missteps among CVC employees in dealing with a white powder scare. Read More

Smiths Detection wins WMATA anti-terrorism contract

Published on September 1, 2010 by Daniel Purt

Smiths Detection has been awarded a five year contract to upgrade and maintain the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s FirstView anti-terrorism detection system. Read More

CEO of Capitol Visitor Center fired

Published on July 28, 2010 by Pat Dulnier

The CEO of the multi-million dollar Capitol Visitor Center has been fired just one month after a supervisor at the visitor center flushed a bag labeled “Anthrax” that contained white powder down a public toilet before notifying U.S. Capitol Police. Read More

Emergent BioSolutions hosts Biopreparedness Forum for NATO Assembly

Published on May 7, 2010 by Ashton Daigle

Congress mulls clear protective shield to guard against attacks

Published on May 7, 2010 by Daniel Purt

House Republican Whip says new administration policy endangers lives

Published on May 6, 2010 by Daniel Purt

Institute for Homeland Security director calls for increase in bioterror response

Published on May 6, 2010 by Nick Rees

Anthrax scare in Washington D.C.

Published on March 3, 2010 by Nick Rees

Chimerix founder to speak at Institute of Medicine Workshop

Published on February 24, 2010 by Tina Redlup

Secret Service won’t comment on biological detection at state dinner

Published on December 1, 2009 by Nick Rees

State dinner gate crashers raises bioweapon fears

Published on November 27, 2009 by Tina Redlup

Tara O’Toole to lead DHS’ science and technology directorate

Published on November 9, 2009 by Ted Purlain

Committee sends Weapons of Mass Destruction bill to Senate

Published on November 7, 2009 by Pat Dulnier