DTRA JSTO Engagement

Check out #JSTOintheNews for exclusive insights into DTRA JSTO’s collaborations with military stakeholders, researchers, scientists, and leading academic institutions in the chem-bio community. Don’t miss this month’s articles, like 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞, covering biomimetic infrared standoff sensors, and 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, focused on photonics-based chemical agent sensors. DTRA JSTO’s R&D investments help drive innovation in chem-bio defense to #ProtectingOurJointForce. Learn more about DTRA JSTO’s efforts in the chemical and biological defense community! https://bit.ly/3Yt867G #JITN #ChemBioDefense #ScienceandTechnology #ResearchandDevelopment #InnovativeTech

Thank you Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense-JPEO-CBRND for hosting a great Town Hall.

In the latest episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬, host Alison Director-Myska sits down with Abigail Roots, JSTO Chemical and Biological Defense SBIR/STTR Program Manager, to discuss the exciting opportunities offered by the SBIR/STTR program for small businesses seeking to work with DTRA. Tune in to learn more about how to leverage this program to drive innovation and impact in the defense industry. https://lnkd.in/eWAGyN2R

➡️ 𝟐 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to register for #CBDST2024! This is your chance to join us in Fort Lauderdale and connect with industry leaders! Come explore cutting-edge tech, share your ideas with colleagues in the industry, and be part of the conversation on defeating chemical and biological defense threats. Register now at cbdstconference.com. #CBDST2024 #Innovation #Science #FocusForward

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐒𝐖𝐄𝟐𝟒) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! DTRA JSTO is excited to participate in the Society of Women Engineers Conference at Booth #1034. The 3-day event offers opportunities to network, gain career insights and connect with industry leaders in innovation. Stop by and learn more about how we support and protect our #JointForce from chem-bio threats through innovative technology. #SWE24 #TogetherWeRise #STEM #JSTOontheMove #DTRAJSTO

To the World’s Finest Navy, Happy 249th Birthday #NavyBirthday

DTRA JSTO Director Robert Kristovich Ph.D., and DTRA JSTO S&T managers Ken Frey and Steve Francesconi recently had the opportunity to participate in key discussions, site visits and tech demos during a visit to Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in Mountain View, CA. DIU Human Systems Portfolio director Christian Whitchurch, a former DTRA JSTO S&T Manager, coordinated the engagement. #Innovation #DefenseTech #TechTrends #MissionReady

🎉𝐃𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐉𝐒𝐓𝐎 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 University of Washington 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲! Dr. David Baker, a longtime DTRA JSTO performer, has presented Tech Watch seminars and led groundbreaking work optimizing proteins to boost their ability to neutralize broad viral influenza strains. This research is crucial in fighting viral threats. We are excited to continue to fund the great work he is doing! Read about his great achievement here: https://bit.ly/4eTEeb5

⏰ The countdown is on! Just ONE month left to register for #CBDST2024! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to join the leading event in chemical and biological defense science and technology. Get ready for:  💡Insightful keynote speakers  ✂️ Cutting-edge panels  🤝Invaluable networking opportunities   📋Register today to secure your spot: www.cbdstconference.com #ScienceandTechnology #FocusForward #DefenseInnovation 

DIRECTOR, DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY-JOINT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICE VISITS USAMRICD   USAMRICD recently hosted Dr. Robert Kristovich, Director, DTRA-JSTO and several members of his leadership team to discuss DTRA-JSTO supported efforts at MRICD.  Scientists Erik Johnson, Mackenzie Ellis, and Steve Kirby provided overviews of their current scientific research. MRICD’s Facility Manager, Chris Morris, led a tour of the Institute’s central utility plant and mechanical space to underline the importance of robust facility critical infrastructure enabling the continuous, safe, and consistent execution of scientific efforts at the Institute. MRICD is certainly appreciative of the very engaging visit and strives to develop and propel world-class science and technology solutions to chemical threats in steadfast partnership. #MRICD #MRDC #DHA #DTRA #DTRA-JSTO #ScienceandTechnology #InnovativeMedicalSolutions