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This session from DARPA's 60th anniversary symposium, D60, highlights the role of DARPA's Biological Technologies Office in defending the homeland. BTO Director Dr. Justin Sanchez presents a new biosecurity framework to address the nation's need for novel capabilities to counter bioterrorism, to deploy innovative biological countermeasures for warfighter protection, and to accelerate force readiness. In addition, Dr. Sanchez provides examples of BTO efforts within the framework, including restoration of nervous system function and achieving cognitive overmatch. Former Secretary of the Navy Dr. Richard Danzig draws some lessons from history to inform potential solutions for future biological security concerns. Providing a law enforcement perspective, FBI Supervisory Special Agent Ed You describes the current bio-threat landscape. Frontline Ebola physician Dr. Nahid Bhadelia presents her firsthand experience responding to the recent major outbreak in West Africa. Navy Seal Neil Hermansen delivers insights into the challenges facing the nation's special operation forces. Moderator & Keynote Dr. Justin Sanchez – DARPA, BTO Panelists Dr. Nahid Bhadelia – National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories, Boston University School of Medicine Dr. Richard Danzig – Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory CWO Neil Hermansen, USN – DARPA, DIRO Mr. Edward You – Federal Bureau of Investigation D60 took place Sept. 5-7, 2018, at Gaylord National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Dr. Shane Arnott, Senior VP Programs & Engineering at Anduril. The Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition runs Apr 7-9 and is held at the Gaylord National Harbor.
Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to retired Rear Admiral Tony Lengerich, VP, Naval Programs at Thales Defense & Security. The Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition runs Apr 7-9 and is held at the Gaylord National Harbor.
Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. On today's special podcast we talk to Daniel Tenney, VP for Strategy and Business Development at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. The Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition runs Apr 7-9 and is held at the Gaylord National Harbor.
On today's program, sponsored by HII, Nick Waite, a director at Clarion Defence producing the Apex Innovation Conference April 23-24, 2025, at the Gaylord National Harbor outside Washington, DC, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the upcoming event from agenda and speakers to a discount for listeners of our show; and Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners discusses the strategic and defense implications of President Trump's sweeping tariffs including that China was not deterred from imposing sanctions of its own on the United States; whether foreign defense and aerospace firms will grow their US industrial footprint; the changing nature of manufacturing and why returning the industrial workforce to past levels is implausible; the outlook for US defense spending as the Senate proposes $100 billion in additional funding over the coming years; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to skip the Ukraine Contact Group to attend Central American Security Conference; likelihood of US-Israel strike on Iran's nuclear facilities in the wake of recent news reports of impending attack and staging of B-2 Spirit bombers in Diego Garcia; what to expect from the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space conference and tradeshow April 7-9; and a look at the week ahead. ***APEX Discount CODE for Defense & Aerospace listeners-- 25% off conference passes. Use code: DEF&AERO
MAGFest kicks off our fifth season of Con Goer! Jeff and Olivia are reporting from the music and gaming festival, MAGFest, in its new home, the Gaylord National Harbor. Jeff and Olivia will go around see what MAGFest attendees had to say.
MAGFest kicks off our fifth season of Con Goer! Jeff and Olivia are reporting from the music and gaming festival, MAGFest, in its new home, the Gaylord National Harbor. Jeff and Olivia will go around see what MAGFest attendees had to say.
MAGFest kicks off our fifth season of Con Goer! Jeff and Olivia are reporting from the music and gaming festival, MAGFest, in its new home, the Gaylord National Harbor. Jeff and Olivia will go around see what MAGFest attendees had to say.
MAGFest kicks off our fifth season of Con Goer! Jeff and Olivia are reporting from the music and gaming festival, MAGFest, in its new home, the Gaylord National Harbor. Jeff and Olivia will go around see what MAGFest attendees had to say.
Anthony and Nick joins in for “MAGFest Chat,” which we will talk about the music and gaming festival, MAGFest. MAGFest will be taking place January 5-8, 2012 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, MD.
Anthony and Nick joins in for “MAGFest Chat,” which we will talk about the music and gaming festival, MAGFest. MAGFest will be taking place January 5-8, 2012 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, MD.
Anthony and Nick joins in for “MAGFest Chat,” which we will talk about the music and gaming festival, MAGFest. MAGFest will be taking place January 5-8, 2012 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, MD.
Anthony and Nick joins in for “MAGFest Chat,” which we will talk about the music and gaming festival, MAGFest. MAGFest will be taking place January 5-8, 2012 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, MD.