8:00 am - 4:30 pm
At a time when the potential use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons—known as weapons of mass destruction or WMDs—is of increasing concern, efforts to reduce risk take on increased urgency. This two-day forum, hosted by Johns Hopkins University, will bring together science and policy experts for plenary talks, panel discussions, and extensive opportunities to discuss the importance of scientific advances in support of risk reduction policy.