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Steven Hatfill

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Full Name and Common Aliases


Steven Jay Hatfill is a medical researcher and biochemist who was born on December 31, 1956.

Birth and Death Dates


December 31, 1956 - present (no reported death date)

Nationality and Profession(s)


American, Researcher, Biochemist

Early Life and Background


Hatfill grew up in a small town in Illinois. His early interests were in chemistry and biology, leading him to pursue a degree in biochemistry at the University of Illinois. After completing his undergraduate studies, he went on to earn his Ph.D. in pathology from Oxford University.

Major Accomplishments


Hatfill's work has focused on the development of medical countermeasures against biological agents, including anthrax and botulinum toxin. He was a key member of the team that developed a vaccine for anthrax and has worked extensively on developing diagnostic tests for bioterrorism agents. His research has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) outstanding achievement award.

Notable Works or Actions


Hatfill was initially involved in the US government's investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks that killed several people and infected many more. He was later cleared as a suspect but not before his reputation was severely damaged by media reports questioning his involvement. Hatfill has spoken publicly about the experience, stating that it had a significant impact on his life.

Impact and Legacy


Hatfill's work in developing medical countermeasures against biological agents has saved countless lives. His research continues to be used today as a foundation for new treatments and diagnostic tools.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


Hatfill is widely quoted and remembered due to the significant impact his work has had on public health, as well as the high-profile controversy surrounding his involvement in the anthrax attacks investigation. His story serves as an example of both scientific ingenuity and the complexities of navigating high-pressure investigations.

Quotes by Steven Hatfill

All Americans value the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, and I believe this is essential for our continued way of life. But with this freedom comes responsibility.
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All Americans value the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, and I believe this is essential for our continued way of life. But with this freedom comes responsibility.
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Later, I went down to the Washington field office and an onsite polygraph was administered.
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Later, I went down to the Washington field office and an onsite polygraph was administered.
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After eight months of one of the most intensive public and private investigations in American history, no one – no one – has come up with a shred of evidence that I had anything to do with the anthrax letters. I have never worked with anthrax. I know nothing about this matter.
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After eight months of one of the most intensive public and private investigations in American history, no one – no one – has come up with a shred of evidence that I had anything to do with the anthrax letters. I have never worked with anthrax. I know nothing about this matter.
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I’m a medical doctor and a biomedical scientist.
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I’m a medical doctor and a biomedical scientist.
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Anthrax is a deadly inhalational disease.
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Anthrax is a deadly inhalational disease.
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#disease
It's also true that I have never, ever worked with anthrax in my life. It's a separate field from the research I was performing at Fort Detrick.
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It's also true that I have never, ever worked with anthrax in my life. It's a separate field from the research I was performing at Fort Detrick.
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#anthrax
It's true that my research expertise is in biology: for example, the Ebola virus, the Marburg virus, and monkey pox, and not bacteriology as in the case of the anthrax organism. It's also true that I have never, ever worked with anthrax in my life. It's a separate field from the research I was performing at Fort Detrick.
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It's true that my research expertise is in biology: for example, the Ebola virus, the Marburg virus, and monkey pox, and not bacteriology as in the case of the anthrax organism. It's also true that I have never, ever worked with anthrax in my life. It's a separate field from the research I was performing at Fort Detrick.
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#anthrax
I have last been inoculated in my records beginning in '99, and since December 2000, I am as susceptible to anthrax as any of you.
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I have last been inoculated in my records beginning in '99, and since December 2000, I am as susceptible to anthrax as any of you.
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#anthrax
I am appalled at the terrible acts of biological terrorism that have caused death, disease and havoc in this great country starting last fall.
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I am appalled at the terrible acts of biological terrorism that have caused death, disease and havoc in this great country starting last fall.
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#acts
So I was surprised at the notion that I might have brought anthrax to my home, and would have been even amused if it was not for the fact that this matter is so grave and serious.
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So I was surprised at the notion that I might have brought anthrax to my home, and would have been even amused if it was not for the fact that this matter is so grave and serious.
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#amused
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