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Veo \ “Fp .362 rev. 10-6-95) ) @ -1l- be b7 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN I$ UNCLASSIFIED DATE 12-12-2008 BY 60324 UC BAW/DK/RYS Date of transcription 2 /12 /2008 Account Number (SSAN) : Social Securit Birth (Do) | was interviewed a ace of employment, Unite ates i) Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) . After being advised of the identity of the agents and the purpose of the interview, as well being remi. ious Non- “Disclosure Agreement Form had signed provided the following information: On February 1, 2008, was specifically asked questions pertaining to knowledge and/or involvement relating to anthrax research at US. D, particularly concerning the shift in research priorities from research to_other areas around the 2000 and 2001 time frame. indicated thatL___ could not recall any specific details regarding the shift in research priorities away from anthrax and into other areas other than to say that shifts of _this nature are a constant _at_USAMRIID. priorities constantly shift © another and individual researches have to | make an adjustment but that Ps an antipipated and ongoing aspect of research work at USAMRIID| clarified that regardless of the various research funding shifts that have occurred back and forth over the years pertaining to the anthrax program, significant anthrax research continues to be conducted at USAMRIID today. researchers, to shift res: gave this as an example of the constant nature in which researchers often need to be flexible and demonstrate an ability lapt depending on the evolving research priorities at USAMRIID | advised that there is always a certain level of constant tension but that is simply a norm in the work environment at USAMRIID. recalled that twenty five years ago the research environment was quite different than it is today. explained that today there is significantly more oversight than in years past. Today, researchers are held more accountable; there is a greater emphasis and focus on products researchers develop. Investigation on 2/1/2008 at Fort Detrick, Maryland File # 279A-WF-222936-USAMRIID — Date dictated N/A This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. Filan |__|