Office of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge will be on the UNMC campus today for briefings on bioterrorism-related projects at UNMC.
Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania, was appointed to his federal position following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Ridge will visit UNMC from approximately 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. During this time, Gov. Mike Johanns and other state officials will brief Ridge on the state’s bioterrorism preparedness strategies. A news conference also is planned. During this time, security will be heavier than usual around the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium. Due to security restrictions, the news conference is not open to the campus. Read UNMC Today on Monday for complete coverage of today’s event.
“We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to show our expertise in bioterrorism preparedness to Gov. Ridge firsthand,” said UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. “UNMC is a national leader in bioterrorism preparedness, and we have the capability to do more.”