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Tara O'Toole

[Department of Homeland Security logo] Department of Homeland Security
Under Secretary for Science and Technology
Confirmed: Nov. 4, 2009
Announced: May 6, 2009
Nominated: May 6, 2009

Bio

A biodefense expert who served as the Energy Department's assistant secretary for environment, safety and health during the Clinton administration, O'Toole founded the Center for Biosecurity at the University of Pittsburgh.

Last Job

  • Center for Biosecurity, chief executive officer and director

Other Jobs

  • Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies, deputy director and director
  • Energy Department, assistant secretary for environmental safety and health

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Financial Disclosure

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