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News Archive

Perceptive Dragon Exercise Proves Benefits of Integrated Early Warning Technology

March 3rd, 2020

More Time in the Hot Zone

March 3rd, 2020

A civilian researcher fires rounds down range from within the inflatable chamber to test the chamber’s ability to properly contain aerosol simulant during a live-fire exercise.
Mobile Test Chamber Eases Challenges for Conducting Gas Mask Tests

January 21st, 2020

Angela Zeigler, Ph.D., holds one of the 3D printed objects being tested. Photo by Shawn Nesaw.
3D Printing Research Looks Beneath the Surface for Future Solutions

January 13th, 2020

Peterson’s completed MOF and polymer film with improved dispersion.
Stabilizing Metal Organic Frameworks

January 13th, 2020

The integrated CBRN mounted reconnaissance capability was demonstrated at the Joint Warfighter Assessment 2019 on a manned Stryker NBCRV and an unmanned ground system called the Squad Maneuver Equipment Transport
Collaboration Made NBCRV’s Sensor Suite Upgrade Possible

December 5th, 2019

Lauren Herkes of the CCDC Chemical Biological Center’s Knowledge and Data Management Branch at Rock Island Arsenal works with the BSAT Application Dashboard.
Chemical Biological Center Develops Software to Track Deadly Materials

December 5th, 2019

The lightweight Pocket Detection Pouch easily fits in a Soldier’s pocket and requires no power source.
Threat Detection in Your Pocket

November 22nd, 2019

CCDC Chemical Biological Center Director Eric L. Moore, Ph.D. shares T2 experience at FLC Mid-Atlantic annual meeting.
Moore Addresses Role of Technology Transfer in Army Modernization

November 21st, 2019

Carmen Krieger, FLC MA deputy regional coordinator; Charles (Blake) Sajonia, tech transfer professional; Matthew Jones, technology transfer specialist; Eric Moore, Ph.D., CCDC Chemical Biological Center director; Amanda Hess, business manager, Strategic Initiatives Group; Debra Thetford, associate director, Strategic Initiatives Group
Center and Partners Recognized for Excellence in Technology Transfer

November 21st, 2019

Pictured are Carmen Krieger, FLC Mid-Atlantic Deputy Regional Coordinator and Eric L. Moore, Ph.D., Director, CCDC Chemical Biological Center.
CCDC Chemical Biological Center’s Eric L. Moore Named Lab Director of the Year

November 21st, 2019

Kyle Glover, Ph.D. and Branch Chief, Molecular Toxicology, peers at a microfluidic chip containing layers of human liver cells. Photo by Gay Pinder
Organ-on-a-Chip Takes a Closer Look at Human Liver Cells

November 20th, 2019

The multi-material filament system allows printing of up to four different materials at once by calculating how much material is needed for each material break per layer.
Upgrades Enhance Researchers’ Rapid Prototyping Capabilities

November 20th, 2019

CCDC Chemical Biological Center booth at CBD S&T 2019
Chemical Biological Center Showcases Research at Nation’s Largest CB Conference

November 18th, 2019

Current advancements in biochemistry have unlocked the possibility of futuristic advancements such as controlling swarms of drones via neural implants. (Illustration by Andrew Levin, CCDC Chemical Biological Center)
Researchers Help DoD Consider Challenges of Human Enhancement

November 18th, 2019

Dexter Jennings demonstrates how the larger crates open, allowing Soldiers easier access to the contents. (Photo by Shawn Nesaw, CCDC Chemical Biological Center)
Unique Team Handles Army’s Chemical and Biological Packaging

October 10th, 2019

Research chemist Erin Durke. Photo by Jack Bunja.
Center Researcher Acknowledged for Outstanding Presentation at International Conference

October 1st, 2019

The Center’s custom wall graphics and attention to detail help bring training facilities like this on at the CDTF to life. (Photo credit: JPEO-CBRND)
Center Designers Deliver Realism to CBRN Warfighters

September 25th, 2019

Soldiers from the 35th Civil Support Team, West Virginia National Guard put CBRN technology through its paces in the field during a simulated mission at CBOA. (Photo by Shawn Nesaw, CCDC Chemical Biological Center)
CBOA Provides Opportunities to See New Technologies in the Field

September 17th, 2019

Sprayable Decontaminant Slurry Could be in Warfighter Hands Soon

August 14th, 2019

Co-primary investigators, Hui Wang, Ph.D. and John Landers, Ph.D. hope to fight CWAs with light. Photo by Shawn Newsaw.
CCDC Chemical Biological Center Researchers Shine a Light on Wearable Technology

July 25th, 2019

Saltysiak Retires After 30 Years of Military Service

August 27th, 2019

Main Image Caption Dr. Frederick J. Cox, Ph.D. receives his official Senior Executive Service pin from CCDC Chemical Biological Center Director, Eric L. Moore, Ph.D. Photo by Shawn Nesaw.
Dr. Frederick Cox Becomes Army’s Newest Senior Executive

July 25th, 2019

Iodine Grenade Could Provide Biological Decontamination

July 25th, 2019

Army Researchers Look to Biology to Develop Next-Gen Power Alternatives

July 25th, 2019

Minority Undergraduate Student Internship Program Continues to Offer Opportunities

July 25th, 2019

Cum Scientia Defendimus - With Science We Defend reminds the CCDC Chemical Biological Center workforce of the unique relationship between Soldier and scientist. (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center photo by Jack Bunja.)
CCDC Chemical Biological Center Statue Honors Soldiers, Scientists

June 21st, 2019

Frederick Cox, Ph.D., has been named research and technology director for the CCDC Chemical Biological Center.
Cox Selected as CCDC Chemical Biological Center R&T Director

June 7th, 2019

Joe Myers, chemist and primary investigator of CHAD, stands next to one of four SIV chambers.
Chemical Hot Air Decontamination

May 17th, 2019

Chemical Biological Center Holds 3rd Annual Gas Mask Dash

May 10th, 2019

Rick Moore explains how 3D printers at the Center have aided in forensic investigations. (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center photo by Shawn Nesaw)
State and Local Leaders Visit Chemical Biological Center during Immersion Day

April 30th, 2019

Gregory Peterson spins engineered carbon with a polymer to make CWA resistant fabric.
Army Researchers Explore Filtration Benefits of Synthetic Carbon

April 26th, 2019

During the live-fire tests at Dugway Proving Ground, the M109A6 Paladin was used to fire M110A2 M155 howitzer and M795 mm High Explosive rounds for the data collection event. Ground Combat Directorate, Yuma Proving Grounds fired close to 200 rounds during the event. (Photo credit: Dugway Proving Ground Public Affairs Office.)
Software Upgrade Could Advance Long-Range Fire Detection

April 26th, 2019

A tray of chemical agent identification sets is prepared for destruction using the Explosive Destruction System at Pine Bluff Arsenal (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center)
Team Puts Existing Chemical Destruction Technology to New Use at Pine Bluff Arsenal

April 11th, 2019

Leading women researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center. L-R: Elizabeth Dhummakupt, Megan Hower, Erin Durke & Jennifer Soliz
Women Researchers Work for the Warfighter

April 9th, 2019

After a brief meeting with a Soldier, Ex Lab engineers developed this trip line hook which breaks down to lay flat when not in use.
Expeditionary Lab Provides the Right Tools for the Job

April 9th, 2019

Alena Calm assists students with focusing a microscope on a fly wing. (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center photo by Shawn Nesaw)
Center scientist meets with the next-generation scientists

March 27th, 2019

Jennifer Soliz, Ph.D., pulverizes self-indicating colormetric response materials with a mortar and pestle. (Photo Credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center photo by Shawn Nesaw)
New Color Changing Materials Discovered for Chemical Threat Detection

March 27th, 2019

Chains of intracellular metal nanoparticles called magnetosomes.
Army Researchers Make Groundbreaking Advance in Nanoparticle Production

March 27th, 2019

STEM program manager for CCDC Chemical Biological Center, Casey Weininger, leads a science class for homeschool students at CCPL. (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center)
Center extends STEM outreach to homeschool students

March 27th, 2019

Senior leaders and VIP stakeholders observe the senor suite upgrade atop the NBCRV at CCDC Chemical Biological Center. (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center photo by Shawn Nesaw)
NBCRV Sensor Suite Upgrades Draw Praise from CBRN Stakeholders

March 13th, 2019

Angela Sherman presents Jared DeCoste Ph.D. the Maryland Chemist of the Year award.
Army Researcher Honored as Maryland Chemist of the Year

February 14th, 2019

Destroyed munitions are visibly documented on the last day of destruction using the EDS. (Photo credit: CCDC Chemical Biological Center)
Army Completes Explosive Destruction System Ops at Pueblo

February 12th, 2019

Gen. John M. Murray, commanding general Army Futures Command, and Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, commanding general Combat Capabilities Development Command, uncase the official flag, signifying the transition of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command from Army Materiel Command to AFC. (Photo Credit: Conrad Johnson)
Chemical Biological Center Aligns Under New Command

February 8th, 2019

The inventors of RDECOM ECBC’s VOCkit observe the signing of agreements that will leverage that technology into a commercial biological reader. Pictured from left to right, back row: Peter Emanuel, Ph.D., Patricia Buckley, Ph.D., Gregory Thompson, Jacob Shaffer, Aleksandr Miklos, Ph.D., and Colin Graham. Sitting: Robert Baumgardner, PhD. and Eric L. Moore, Ph.D., Not pictured: Calvin Chue, Ph.D. (Photo Credit: RDECOM ECBC photo by Jack Bunja)
Army partners with tech startup to develop portable biological reader

January 25th, 2019

The Microsoft HoloLens is a lightweight augmented reality device used for training simulations for the U.S. Army.
Synthetic environments are the future of Army training

January 14th, 2019

Through an international partnership with South Korea, RDECOM ECBC scientists are developing an on-the-move agent detection capability for vehicles.
Prototype Laser Detection Device Moving Forward Thanks to International Collaboration

January 4th, 2019

Metal-organic frameworks, showcased by the model here, can be incorporated into textiles to create self-decontaminating scarves. Photo credit: Brad Kroner.
Army ManTech ramps up MOF production for new filters, textiles

January 4th, 2019

RDECOM ECBC Biologist Kim Berk places a paper assay into the imager to determine the authenticity of equipment. Photo credit: Brad Kroner.
DNA Tagging Detects Counterfeit Equipment

December 20th, 2018

Perceptive Dragon II demonstrated the use of multiple sensors -- including a chemical sensor mounted on a Deep Purple unmanned aerial vehicle -- to feed data to warfighters, providing them with better situational awareness. (Photo Credit: Jack Bunja)
Integrated Early Warning Sensors Provide Real-Time Battlefield Updates

December 11th, 2018

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