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Colonel Randall Larsen, USAF (Ret) -CEO, WMD Center -former Executive Director, Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism -former chairman, Department of Military Strategy and Operations, National War College

Well it’s about time…

Posted on April 9, 2012

On Oct 20, 2010, this blog had a post titled, “Vaccine to Burn” talking about the folly of allowing anthrax vaccine to be destroyed because it had exceeded its shelf-life. There are far better alternatives:  offer it to volunteer first … Continue reading →

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Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative

Posted on February 11, 2012

The Center for Biosecurity of UPMC has launched the Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative, a competitive program that will develop and maintain a network of promising early career professionals from multiple disciplines who are considering future careers in biosecurity.   In … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Engineering a Highly Transmissible H5N1 Virus Editorial by Thomas V. Inglesby, Anita Cicero,and D. A. Henderson    Thomas V. Inglesby, MD, is the Chief Executive Officer and Director; Anita Cicero, JD, is Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director; … Continue reading →

Posted on December 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

Response to Dr. Salzberg’s Commentary in Forbes

Posted on November 3, 2011

A few comments on Dr. Steven Salzberg’s  posting in Forbes on October 30:    Link Testing the Anthrax Vaccine on Children: Getting the Facts Right I cannot comment on the wide range of opinions within the biodefense, public health, and medical … Continue reading →

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New York Times Magazine October 30

Posted on October 30, 2011

How Ready Are We for Bioterrorism? By WIL S. HYLTON    

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WMD Center’s Bio-Response Report Card

Posted on October 12, 2011

Senators Bob Graham and Jim Talent release a report card on America’s bio-response capabilities.  Report Card

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Senators Bob Graham & Jim Talent to Release Report Card

Posted on October 2, 2011

The Bipartisan WMD Terrorism Research Center’s Bio-Response Report Card October 12, 2011 11:00 AM Army-Navy Club 901 17th St NW Washington DC Light Lunch Provided RSVP:  sara.rubin@wmdcenter.org http://www.wmdcenter.org/

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op-ed: The Lesson of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011

The Free Lance-Star Fredericksburg VA September 11, 2011 12:15 am As we pause to reflect upon the unspeakable horrors we witnessed 10 years ago today–and the incredible courage of the first responders at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, … Continue reading →

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Testimony of Senator Jim Talent, WMD Center Vice Chairman

Posted on June 23, 2011

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011 June 23, 2011 Statement from Senator Jim Talent Vice Chairman Bipartisan WMD Terrorism Research Center (WMD Center) Mr. Chairman and distinguished members, … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on Organization

Posted on May 3, 2011

No one in history has successfully led a more complex organization than General Eisenhower during the liberation of Europe in 1944-45.  That is why I have such high regard for his dictum: “The right organization will not guarantee success, but … Continue reading →

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