Recent News

Spring 2017 NDPC Newsletter Now Available

NCBRT Delivering Timely Mobile Training Tailored to Meet the Needs of Communities Across the Nation

The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training, located at Louisiana State University, is creating a culture of preparedness across the nation with its timely training. This year has already taken off, with new courses, full schedules and a national reach.

LSU's NCBRT Appoints New Director

LSU's National Center for Biomedical Research and Training has appointed new Director Jeff Mayne, who worked for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for over 31 years.

Registration for the National State Administrative Agency (NSAA) Training Symposium is Now Open

NSAA Symposium Registration link.

Winter 2017 NDPC Newsletter Now Available

The 2017 winter issue of the NDPC Newsletter is now available.

Training Continues to Evolve to Meet National Preparedness Needs

The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at LSU began in 1998 through a small subcontract with the Office of Domestic Preparedness. The original charge was to develop a single course for law enforcement and emergency response personnel, Operational WMD Response for Law Enforcement.

NCBRT Overview Video

View the new overview video for NCBRT.

NCBRT's Shopping Center Security Terrorism Awareness Training Program Featured on The D&D Daily

NCBRT Training Host Receives Award

Joel Landis, Training Officer at Somerset County Department Of Emergency Services, wins Hometown Hero award. He explains why he thinks everyone working in emergency services is a hero and thanks NCBRT for the training we have provided in his county. "I couldn't have done it without you. The programs set in place by the LSU got me this. Thank You!" says Landis.

NCBRT Offers Updated ERDBI Course

The Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents (PER-220) course is one of NCBRT's original courses in its biological incident training lane. The course has been recently updated to emphasize and aid participants in answering the question "Is it bio?