Battelle Awarded U.S. Department of Defense Contract to Develop an Improved Nerve Agent Countermeasure

COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 09, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Battelle and subcontractor CMC Pharmaceuticals announced today their selection by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to develop an improved nerve agent countermeasure to enhance the current standard of care for the warfighter and increase survivability. The contract, awarded through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense’s (JPEO-CBRND) Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medical (JPM CBRN Medical), funds the development of the medical countermeasure through FDA approval and is valued at over $53 million over 6.5 years.

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