Workshops Convene on Complex Homeland Security Challenges
PNNL recently joined the Department of Homeland Security for two technical meetings exploring national security research spanning the threat realm, from chemical and biological attacks to adversarial artificial intelligence.
Finding a Better Way to Explore Chemical Space: A Proposed ChemSpace Tool
The ChemSpace Tool, when fully developed, is intended to divide chemical space into three subsets: the detectable space, the identifiable space, and the region that includes compounds that are not detectable or identifiable.
National Laboratory Pulls Together to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
PNNL has increased the nation’s capacity to test for COVID-19, demonstrating that reagents and equipment from additional manufacturers meet the standards needed to yield accurate test results.
First Responder Showcase Highlights PNNL Opioid Detection Solutions
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Virtual First Responder Capitol Hill Showcase highlighted PNNL work in fentanyl detection standards and database libraries.
Rodda Invited to Join National Academies’ Committee on Chemical Threats
PNNL forensic toxicologist has been invited to serve on a committee of experts charged with improving U.S. strategies for preventing, countering, and responding to chemical terrorism threats.
Rethinking the Defense Against Unknown Biothreats
PNNL scientists publish paper and host workshops to share threat-agnostic vision for biodefense.
Complicating the Opioid Epidemic: The Many Faces of Fentanyl
PNNL scientists are protecting first responders and others by expanding what’s known about fentanyl, the driver of the opioid epidemic.
CSI: Chemical Weapons and Illicit Drugs
Pointing the finger at chemical criminals: Several scientists from PNNL and other institutions will discuss new methods and approaches at the American Chemical Society's national meeting in San Francisco April 2-6.
Summit Showcases Science, Technology for Homeland Security
National laboratory expertise was on display at the 2024 Department of Homeland Security Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Summit.
Researchers Enhance Technology for the Fight Against Fentanyl
In the latest issue of the Domestic Preparedness Journal, Ashley Bradley and Kristin Omberg share how new research is shedding light on the scientific and technological challenges with detecting fentanyl.