Researcher to discuss military testing in St. Louis in the 1950s : Stltoday

Researcher to discuss military testing in St. Louis in the 1950s : Stltoday

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In an interview, Martino-Taylor acknowledged that she had uncovered no proof that St. Louisans were subject to radiological testing. But, she noted, "There's an awful lot of evidence that there were radiological components to the study."

Martino-Taylor approaches the testing from a sociological standpoint, noting that national and international codes of conduct prohibited testing on humans without their consent.
"There has to be a sense of betrayal here, of people being deceived and targeted by their own government," she said.

"Even if there are laws in place which appear to protect people, without transparency, governments may be able to violate rights without their victims even knowing it. This case is an example of that."

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ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES COLLOQUIUM
What • Lisa Martino-Taylor speaks on "Behind the Fog of the Cold War — Military tests on vulnerable populations without consent in St. Louis."
When • 3:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 25.
Where • St. Louis Community College at Meramec
Cost • Free