Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protection Handbook, Revised May 2025​
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released the revised “Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Respiratory Protection Handbook,” which updates the original publication no. 2018-166.
This handbook reflects new and emerging chemical and radiological hazards information identified during a recent hazard assessment conducted by NIOSH, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Download the handbook here:Â https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/.
HDIAC is pleased to announce publication of our latest state-of-the art report (SOAR) on “Brain Health:Â Baselining, Diagnosis, and Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injuries of Varying Severity.” This report explores recent research and development on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mild traumatic brain injury, focusing on computerized baselining, diagnosis, and cognitive functions tests. Presented are…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to provide information on two separate but interrelated aspects of biomanufacturing capabilities:Â (1) what companies (global and American) are developing/manufacturing automated biomanufacturing systems and (2) what companies are constructing/manufacturing modular biomanufacturing capabilities. A highly detailed investigative research effort was conducted and focused on gathering relevant information to address the two separate but interrelated aspects…
Learn MoreHDIAC hosts live online technical presentations featuring a DoD research and engineering topic within our technical focus areas.
Hosted by: John Clements
June 10, 2025 12:00 pm
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. New research continually emerges, increasing the understanding of the brain. With each new breakthrough, more questions arise. The research has major impacts on members of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), with over half a million reported traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) since 2000. Outside…
NERC, the E-ISAC, and WECC are cohosting the 14th annual Grid Security Conference, GridSecCon, from October 7-10 in Las Vegas. Join cyber and physical security leaders for four days of collaboration, networking, and expert training…
TechNet Indo-Pacific is the largest strategic event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and secure collaboration across the spectrum of contingencies. TechNet Indo-Pacific, now in…
The 4th Annual U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Energy and Power Summit will focus on the technologies and policies necessary to support greater energy efficiency, resiliency, affordability, and environmental sustainability for the DoD for both…
Research Inquiry Analyst, Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC)
Nicole Bennett is a research inquiry analyst for DSIAC, focusing on conducting research primarily in DSIAC’s 10 technical focus areas and generating reports for the DoD community. She also conducts research for the Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center. With a background in security and terrorism studies, she has researched topics on biometrics, critical infrastructure, unmanned/counter-unmanned aerial systems, medical systems, and weapons systems.
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