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Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD

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May 7, 2025
Two weeks ago, I ordered all work to halt at a high biosecurity risk @nih lab located in Frederick, MD. I did this because of a serious incident involving biosafety that had occurred in early March, b...
SummaryThe director of the NIH's Frederick, Maryland biosafety lab ordered a halt to all work after discovering a contractor deliberately cut a hole in a biocontainment suit during a personal dispute, revealing a broader pattern of inadequate safety protocols. Work will not resume until safety concerns are fully resolved.5 tweets1 min read