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Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness Center

About the Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness Center

Emergency Department Nurses

The Jefferson Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness Center provides continuing education to the nation's healthcare workforce regarding disaster preparedness training and exercises.

Our programs focus on various types of training tailored to the needs of the specific students and agency including didactic presentations, hands-on training with advanced simulators and exercise development. The programs cover threats from deliberate or accidental chemical, biological, radiological and explosive events, as well as natural disasters.

Edward H. Jasper, M.D.

Director, Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness Center

Academic Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Board Certifications:
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine