National Laboratory Support for First Responders’ Biodetection Needs

Journal Article · Wed Jul 29 04:00:00 EDT 2015 · DomPrep Journal, 11(7):33-37

OSTI ID:1344674

Ozanich, Richard M.; Bruckner-Lea, Cindy J.; Bartholomew, Rachel A.

First responders know that white powder scenarios – or suspected biological threats – require quick and decisive action. Having the right field equipment available to identify suspicious substances can be complicated, challenging, and expensive. With support from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has been working with the first responder community to identify biodetection technology and information needs and gaps, and transition solutions to the first responder community. PNNL’s “ground-up approach” involves first responders and stakeholders early in the process and culminates in the transition of information and knowledge to improve biological response capabilities.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1344674
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-114714
• Journal Information: DomPrep Journal, 11(7):33-37, Journal Name: DomPrep Journal, 11(7):33-37
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

biodetection
bioterror
domestic preparedness
first responder