Chairman Thompson to Hold Bioterrorism Technology Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
(WASHINGTON) – On Wednesday, April 2, Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) of the House Committee on Homeland Security will host a technology fair entitled, “Detecting and Responding to Bioterrorism” to promote a better understanding of technologies used in combating bioterrorism.
This fair will highlight the latest tools used in the detection and response of a bioterrorist attack – which includes the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins in a naturally-occurring or a human-modified form through air, water, or food. All Members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives are invited to attend. The fair is also open to the public.
The following is a list of entities participating in the fair:
Becatech, LTD
Buffalo BioBlower Technologies, LLC
Clear Path Technologies
Garfield Industries, Inc.
Pathogen Systems, Inc and Oringin, Inc - demonstrated by Kent State University
RAE Systems
Science Applications International Corporation
Smiths Detection
Universal Detection Technology
Department of Homeland Security
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Bioterrorism Technology Fair
Wednesday, April 2
9am to 3pm
Rayburn Foyer
No RSVP/registration required
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For Press Inquiries:
Please contact Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978
