Name: GCC Forensic Science Conference
Start: 2017-11-14T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2017-11-16T07:59:59+00:00
Location: Westin Abu Dhabi

Explosives

Robot Rodeo: EOD Teams from Around the World Test New Technologies

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the globe gathered last week at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia for the annual Eastern National Robot Rodeo. The event was sponsored by the Technical Support Working Group [Read more]
Biological

DoD to Conduct Study of Pluristem’s Radiation Exposure Countermeasure

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, has announced that a pilot study of the company’s PLX-R18 cell therapy will be initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research [Read more]
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Special Operations Forces Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction OTA

The U.S. Army has released a competitive solicitation to establish an agreement with a single new or established consortium to develop and mature technologies which support Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). The consortium for [Read more]
Chemical

Improved CIDAS Color Indicator Aids in Blister Agent Decontamination

The Contamination Indicator Decontamination Assurance Spray (CIDAS), developed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, provides a vivid color indication in minutes to identify when various chemical weapons are present on materials and vehicles. Having access [Read more]
Featured

US, Japan Forces Decontaminate Flight Line in the Summer Heat

Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. dons his gas mask as the grueling Okinawa sun beats down on his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit. He looks at his Japanese counterpart as a Japanese Decontamination Truck eases [Read more]
Chemical

MORGOTH’S CROWN: IARPA Chemical Detection Algorithm Challenge

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) this week announced an innovation challenge to develop models and algorithms to accurately predict changes in a chemical’s infrared spectrum caused by changes in its molecular environment. The [Read more]
Featured

Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Prepares Scientists to Testify in Court Cases

Successful prosecution of nuclear smuggling often hinges on technical nuclear forensic evidence and the ability of expert witnesses to convey the credibility of the scientific evidence in court. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic [Read more]
Equipment

Sly Fox Mission 21 Designs Rapid Prototype UAV Early Warning CBR Detection System

The Sly Fox program is an Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Naval Innovative Science and Engineering funded rapid prototyping program intended to develop the science and engineering workforce while applying their talents to known technology [Read more]
Chemical

Early-Warning Intelligence System Could Save Lives in Chemical Attacks

Researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Laboratory of Turbulence Sensing & Intelligence Systems are taking a closer look at how turbulence diffuses chemicals in the event of a chemical weapons attack. [Read more]
Explosives

Camp Pendleton Hosts ATF Advanced Canine Explosives Detection Training

More than 30 local, state and federal explosive detection canine teams took part in specialized training this month at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and [Read more]
Explosives

First Class Graduates from Explosives Handler Training Program

A new Explosives Handler Training program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), conducted in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX), honored their inaugural class of graduates this month. LLNL has conducted training of this sort independently [Read more]
Biological

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Acute Radiation Syndrome Countermeasure

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals has been granted Fast Track designation for AEOL 10150 for the prevention of fatal respiratory failure among patients at risk for radiation pneumonitis following a radiological/nuclear incident. AEOL 10150 protects tissue from damage and [Read more]
Equipment

BBI Detection Launches CBRN Decon Mitt

BBI Detection has entered into a partnership with OUVRY to add the DECPOL® Emergency Decontamination Mitt to their portfolio of products. DECPOL® is an emergency CBRN dry decontamination solutions, composed of a super absorbent material [Read more]
Featured

Space-Based Services in Support of CBRNe Operations

The European Space Agency is soliciting proposals for a feasibility study assessing the technical and economic viability of deploying services based on Satellite Communications, Satellite Navigation, Earth Observation data, and/or other space assets to support [Read more]
Featured

Guardian Response 17 Mass Casualty Decontamination

Guardian Response 17 brought together 75 units, including the 409th Area Medical Support Company and the 414th Chemical Company to respond to a simulated attack on domestic soil. More than 4,000 soldiers participated in the [Read more]

CBRNE Particles – Chem Bio Defense Funding Shortfalls, Decon Wipes, Disaster Recovery

September 22, 2017

Topics in this issue of CBRNE Particles include prolonged budget cuts to DHS chem bio defense portfolio, a bucket-bomb attack in London, and managing hazardous disaster debris. COUNTERTERRORISM Homeland Security Struggling to Fund Chem-Bio Defense [Read more]
Particles – Managing Nuclear Accidents, UN Chemical Weapons Report, CRISPR and Biodefense

September 8, 2017

COUNTERTERRORISM Mass Fatality Incidents & Challenges for First Responders To effectively plan for such events, certain key factors must be taken into consideration: common causes and challenges, as well as resources available. By communicating with [Read more]
Robot Rodeo: EOD Teams from Around the World Test New Technologies

August 31, 2017

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the globe gathered last week at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia for the annual Eastern National Robot Rodeo. The event was sponsored by the Technical Support Working Group [Read more]
DoD to Conduct Study of Pluristem’s Radiation Exposure Countermeasure

August 30, 2017

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., developer of placenta-based cell therapy products, has announced that a pilot study of the company’s PLX-R18 cell therapy will be initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research [Read more]

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