Recent News

Experts Use CAMEO Suite to Provide Vital Data to Hurricane Harvey Response Teams

Instructors with the Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training worked together with colleagues to use data from the "Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Suite" classes taught in the area affected by Hurricane Harvey to identify chemical storage facilities in the hurricane's aftermath.

Summer 2017 NDPC Newsletter Now Available

LSU Center Plays a Major Role in the Fight Against Terrorism

Louisiana State University is on the front lines in the fight against terrorism through one of its federally funded centers, the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training. The center develops and provides counterterrorism training to responders across the U.S. and its territories. Since its inception in 1998, LSU-NCBRT has trained 356,203 participants.

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.