Steven Hatfill

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.

American Scientist

Bacteriology is a specialized area of study, used in academic or scientific discussions, not casual talk.

Academic Field

Bacteriology knowledge is crucial for jobs in healthcare, research, and environmental science.

Job Relevance

Bacteriology includes studying how bacteria interact with humans, animals, plants, and the environment.