Bio-terrorism to be discussed at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Providence Campus

KINGSTON, R.I. — Oct. 19, 2001 — The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Providence Campus is initiating a new Brown Bag Lunch Series to help inform the public about topical subjects. People from the business community are encouraged to drop in.

The first talk, “Bio-terrorism: History and Current Situation,” will be held in the Paff Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 29 from noon to 1 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The campus is located at 80 Washington St.

The speakers will be James Hardiman, M.D., medical director of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Health Services and Gregory Paquette, Ph.D., director of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Clinical Laboratory Science Programs in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology who will talk on the history of biological warfare, bio-terrorism and an overview of the current situation.

The speakers will also discuss prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the most likely biological threats: anthrax, smallpox and plague.

The series is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost and the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education Student Services. For more information, please call 277-5000.
For Information: Jan Wenzel, 874-2116, Sarah Emmett, 874-2116