Nick Cropper, CPH ☣️
@Croppernicus
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Biosecurity & chem/bio weapons nonproliferation. Sometimes pumpkin carvings & labs (both dog & science). Taking a break from Twitter, find me on LinkedIn!
Tampa, FL
Joined August 2012
The Rhodesian CBW programme is little known. It formed part of a counter-insurgency campaign during the war of the 1960s-1970s. Very lucky to have spoken with @CrossbowLlc, an expert on this programme. https://t.co/qLISerLK1m
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Looking forward to continuing working with @UNIDIR in 2023 to support the newly adopted intersessional programme of the #1972BWC! Thank you for all your support during the Ninth #BWCRevCon
Last week, UNIDIR met with @ODA_Geneva and @BWCISU colleagues to discuss the outcomes of #BWCRevCon & the possible ways forward to support cooperative efforts for the advancement of the #1972BWC. While we work on new projects, read our previous work 👉 https://t.co/Y6Qo6JG6E4
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Thank you @USFHealth for featuring my experience @OPCW! Putting my public health knowledge to work supporting @OPCW’s mission has been an incredibly rewarding experience personally and professionally. I’m excited to bring my newfound experience back home!
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The Youth Declaration for Biosecurity is now available in Spanish and French. 👇 https://t.co/0XbkCqeFZg Over 5⃣0⃣ individuals and institutions have endorsed it 👏 📢Join your voice to this call for a strengthened #1972BWC. Endorse the Declaration 👇 https://t.co/HFFB3oUfzS
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Determining the origin of a disease outbreak is important and often controversial. That is why I am pleased to share our new article (preprint) on "Attitudes and Expectations of Investigations and Evidence for Biological Attribution" with @LaneWarmbrod
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Biological events—including outbreaks and pandemics, biological weapons use, or accidental laboratory release—have the potential to be extremely disruptive. The ability to accurately investigate,...
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Our WMD program at @UNIDIR is growing & we are looking for THREE people to join us in Geneva & work on the BWC - submit your application before November 11 & spread the word!
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Interested in becoming an #OPCW intern? Join us for OPCW Open Day on 16 October to discover: 🔹what our interns do 🔹the benefits of being an intern 🔹how to prepare a stand-out application Register now to secure your place ⬇️ https://t.co/NHDKSbnP75
#OpenDayOPCW #IntOpenDay
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BREAKING: Japan announces the suspension of sales of goods that could be used for chemical weapons production to Russia
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Happy #ComicBookDay! 💥 #DYK that @maxbrooksauthor partnered with the @BioCommission to write a graphic novel on the history of biological warfare? You can read ""Germ Warfare: A Very Graphic History"" online for free: https://t.co/F9jkJpKgav
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7th #UNSGM Designated Laboratories workshop 2022 successfully completed. Report available online by end 2022. https://t.co/A8EPQbWzhR
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The Spiez CONVERGENCE conference on how scientific advances could impact the BWC and CWC started with 66 participants from 12 countries and 3 organisations.
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If you think Russia was sincere about wanting to clarify and resolve concerns at the BWC Meeting, read this - & then compare to the questions posed at the meeting. Can’t tell whether they WANT to telegraph insincerity or are simply extraordinarily inept.
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Key US points on countering Russian disinformation in the #bio space from @StateISN. This type of activity from Russia was also referenced in my recent @BulletinAtomic article on the potential future outcomes of the #Biological #Weapons #Convention: https://t.co/UKbsmqv8m0
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From chemical assassinations to bioweapons disinformation, we're seeing the norms against the use of biological and chemical weapons begin to fray. Can arms control negotiators live up to this grave...
BWC Article V formal consultative meeting began yesterday in Geneva. Read USG’s written response to Russia’s allegations:
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Russia keeps spreading lies about DTRA CTR programs forgetting they were an active participant in the program from 1996-2013. Hear about the former partnership in this video.
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BWC Article V formal consultative meeting began yesterday in Geneva. Read USG’s written response to Russia’s allegations:
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BWC SR Ward: Russia’s BWC allegations against US and Ukraine made in bad faith – Russia decided answers were insufficient before they heard them. We will respond substantively for benefit of responsible BWC States Parties. Full Article V opening statement:
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La 2nda Reunión Regional Preparatoria a la 9na #BWCRevCon concluyó ayer en 🇵🇦 tras 3 debates temáticos e intercambios muy productivos sobre lo que podría ser un futuro programa de trabajo intercesión. Gracias a los participantes de las Américas y nos vemos en la RevCon!
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Ready to start the 2nd Regional Preparatory Meeting to the Ninth #BWCRevCon tomorrow in 🇵🇦 Panama 2⃣ days of discussions 1⃣8⃣ States Parties from the Americas Over 1⃣0⃣ experts and guest speakers An important meeting as yesterday marked 3⃣ months before the start of the RevCon
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The U.S. is open and transparent about our @DeptofDefense Cooperative Threat Reduction partnerships that strengthen global health security against infectious diseases. Such peaceful cooperation should not be undermined, but promoted and reinforced.
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One of my favorite podcasts featuring one of the professionals whose work inspired me to do what I’m currently doing! SO excited to listen to this!
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