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Remarks delivered by Monica Schoch-Spana at the "White House Champions of Change: American Red Cross Day," September 14, 2012, as part of the panel, “Building Resilient Communities by Creating Community Networks.”

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Biodefense Funding: Changes from President’s Budget to Congressional Appropriations

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Biosecur Bioterror 2012;10(3):321-327

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A Survey of Hospitals to Determine the Prevalence and Characteristics of Healthcare Coalitions for Emergency Preparedness and Response

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Biosecur Bioterror 2012;10(3):304-313

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Meeting Report: Improving Epidemic Response: Building Bridges Between the US and China

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Meeting report

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, May 20, 2012

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The People’s Role in U.S. National Health Security: Past, Present, and Future

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Biosecur Bioterror 2012;10(1):77-88

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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Special Feature: A Decade in Biosecurity: Introduction

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Biosecur Bioterror 2012;10(1):5

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After Fukushima: Managing the Consequences of a Radiological Release

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Biosecur Bioterror 2012;10(2):228-236

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The Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health into Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

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Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2012;6(1):60-66

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A Possible Approach to Large-Scale Laboratory Testing for Acute Radiation Sickness after a Nuclear Detonation

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Biosecur Bioterror 2011;9(4):345-350

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Use of Potassium Iodide (KI) in a Nuclear Emergency

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Medicine for Policymakers

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Biosecur Bioterror 2011;9(4):405-407

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Meeting Report: Rad Resilient City Initiative Launched

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Meeting report

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Biosecur Bioterror 2011;9(4):413-415

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Introduction to A Crossroads in Biosecurity

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This article is part of A Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness, published by the Center for Biosecurity September 8, 2011 to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks.

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Delivering Medical Care in a Catastrophe: Time for Crisis Standards

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This article is part of Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness, published by the Center for Biosecurity September 8, 2011 to mark the 10^th anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks.

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Community Resilience: Beyond Wishful Thinking

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This article is part of Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness, published by the Center for Biosecurity September 8, 2011 to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks.

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A Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, September 8, 2011

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Preparing Hospitals for Large-Scale Infectious Disease Emergencies

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This article is part of Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness, published by the Center for Biosecurity September 8, 2011, to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2001 anthrax attacks.

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Progress in Disaster Planning and Preparedness Since 2001

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Commentary

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JAMA 2011;306(12):1372-1373

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Global Health Security: Closing the Gaps in Responding to Infectious Disease Emergencies

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Glob Health Gov 2011;4(2)

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Acting on the Lessons of SARS: What Remains To Be Done?

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Commentary

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Biosecur Bioterror 2011;9(2):169-174

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Response to the Sudden Closure of St. Vincent’s Hospital: Learning from a Real, No-notice, Prolonged Surge Event

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Biosecur Bioterror 2011;9(2):153-161

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Social, Psychological, and Behavioral Responses to a Nuclear Detonation in a US City: Implications for Health Care Planning and Delivery

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Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2011;5(Suppl 1):S54-S64

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Survey of Mechanical Ventilators in US Acute Care Hospitals: A Baseline for Critical Care Surge Capacity Planning

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Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2010;4(3):193-194

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Standard of Care—In Sickness and in Health and in Emergencies

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Letter

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N Engl J Med 2010;363(14):1378-1379

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Meeting Report: The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress

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Meeting report

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, September 23, 2010

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Expanding Practitioner Scopes of Practice During Public Health Emergencies: Experiences from the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Vaccination Efforts

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Legal Perspectives

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Biosecur Bioterror 2010;8(3):223-231

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Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2010-FY2011

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Biosecur Bioterror 2010;8(2):129-149

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Public Health Emergencies and Legal Standards of Care—Reply

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Letter

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JAMA 2010;303(18):1811-1812

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Meeting Report: Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation--Implications for U.S. Policy

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Meeting report

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, April 29, 2010

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Meeting Report: The 2009 H1N1 Experience

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Meeting report

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, March 5, 2010

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The Next Challenge in Healthcare Preparedness—Catastrophic Health Events

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, January 2010

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The Healthcare Facilities Partnership Program and Emergency Care Partnership Program Evaluation Report

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, January 2010

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Assessing the Legal Standard of Care in Public Health Emergencies

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JAMA 2010;303(4):361-362

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Meeting Report: Resilient American Communities--Progress in Practice and Policy

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Meeting report

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Center for Biosecurity, December 10, 2009

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Preparing the Healthcare System for Catastrophic Emergencies

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Biosecur Bioterror 2009;7(1):33-34

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Healthcare Coalitions: The New Foundation for National Healthcare Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Health Emergencies

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Biosecur Bioterror 2009;7(2):153-163

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Creating Situational Awareness: A Systems Approach

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, June 10, 2009

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Developing a National Biosurveillance Program

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Biosecur Bioterror 2009;7(1):37-38

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Hospitals Rising to the Challenge: The First Five Years of the U.S. Hospital Preparedness Program and Priorities Going Forward

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, April 16, 2009

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Maximizing State and Local Medical Countermeasure Stockpile Investments Through the Shelf-Life Extension Program

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Biosecur Bioterror 2009;7(1):101-107

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Biosecurity Memos to the Obama Administration

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Commentary

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Biosecur Bioterror 2009;7(1):25-43

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Expanding the Public's Role in Health Emergency Policy

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Biosecur Bioterror 2009;7(1):39-41

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Community Resilience Roundtable on the Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21)

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Meeting Report

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Biosecur Bioterror 2008;6(3):269-278

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Community Resilience for Catastrophic Health Events

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Editorial

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Biosecur Bioterror 2008;6(2):129-130

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Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2008–FY2009

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Biosecur Bioterror 2008;6(2):131-146

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The National Disaster Medical System: Past, Present, and Suggestions for the Future

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(4):319-325

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A National Disaster Medical System for the 21st Century

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Editorial

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(3):192-193

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HSPD-21: National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness

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Commentary

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Center for Biosecurity of UPMC, October 23, 2007

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Rational Homeland Security: Lowering Obstacles and Creating Economic and Socially Sensible Policies

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Testimony and briefings

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Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2007–FY2008

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(2):117-133

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Roundtable: Promoting Partnerships for Regional Healthcare Preparedness and Response

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Meeting Report

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(2):168-173

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Roundtable Discussion: Corporate Pandemic Preparedness

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Meeting Report

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(2):168-173

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Regional Approaches to Hospital Preparedness

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(1):43-53

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Community Engagement: Leadership Tool for Catastrophic Health Events

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(1):8-25

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Hearing on Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Role of DHS Chief Medical Officer

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Testimony and briefings

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Passage of S. 3678: The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

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Commentary

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Biosecur Bioterror 2007;5(1):72-74

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The Prospect of Using Alternative Medical Care Facilities in an Influenza Pandemic

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(4):384-390

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What Hospitals Should Do to Prepare for an Influenza Pandemic

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Perspective

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(4): 397-402

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Disease, Disaster, and Democracy: The Public’s Stake in Health Emergency Planning

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Meeting Report

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(3):313-319

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Comments on the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan

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Commentary

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(3):320-324

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Positive-Pressure Ventilation Equipment for Mass Casualty Respiratory Failure

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(2):183-194

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Getting Medicine to Millions: New Strategies for Mass Distribution

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(2):176-182

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Systemic Collapse: Medical Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(2):135-146

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Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2006-FY2007

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Biosecur Bioterror 2006;4(2):113-127

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Roundtable on All Hazards Medical Preparedness and Response

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Testimony and briefings

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Roundtable on Public Health Preparedness in the 21st Century

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Testimony and briefings

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Protecting the Homeland: Fighting Pandemic Flu from the Front Lines

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Testimony and briefings

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Views on Policy: Post-Katrina, Pre-pandemic America

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Anthropology News 2006;47(1)

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Joint Statement in Response to Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan

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Clin Infect Dis 2006;42(1):92-94

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Realistic Expectations about Public Responses to Pandemic Flu

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Testimony and briefings

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Bulls, Bears, and Birds: Preparing the Financial Industry for an Avian Influenza Epidemic

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Meeting Report

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Biosecur Bioterror 2005;3(4):363-367

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Augmentation of Hospital Critical Care Capacity after Bioterrorist Attacks or Epidemics: Recommendations of the Working Group on Emergency Mass Critical Care

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Crit Care Med 2005;33(10):2393-2403

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Public Response to Extreme Events—Top 5 Disaster Myths, Resources for the Future

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Paper delivered at the First Wednesday Seminar, Resources for the Future. Washington, DC. October 5, 2005

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Influenza Vaccine Scarcity 2004-05: Implications for Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness

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Biosecur Bioterror 2005;3(3):224-234

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Critical Care during Epidemics

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Crit Care 2005;(4):311-313

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Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Budgeting, FY2005-FY2006

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Biosecur Bioterror 2005;3(2):94-101

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Strategies to Remedy Panic in a Pandemic: Lessons from Biodefense

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Meeting report

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In: Knobler S, Mack A, Mahmoud A, Lemon SM, eds. The Threat of Pandemic Influenza: Are We Ready? – Workshop Summary. Institute of Medicine Forum on Microbial Threats, Board on Global Health. 2004;347-357

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Biodefense--If Risk Communication Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

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Natural Hazards Observer 2004;29(1):1-3

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Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2001-FY2005

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Biosecur Bioterror 2004;2(2):86-96

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Leading During Bioattacks and Epidemics with the Public’s Trust and Help

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Biosecur Bioterror2004;2(1):25-40

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Psychosocial Consequences of a Catastrophic Outbreak of Disease

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In: Ursano R, Fullerton C, Norwood A, eds. Bioterrorism: Psychological and Public Health Interventions. 2004:38-55

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Public Health Preparedness

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In: Teich AH, Nelson SD, et al., eds. Science and Technology in a Vulnerable World: A Special Supplement to the 2003 AAAS Science and Technology Policy Yearbook. 2003:33-40

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Beyond Pacification and a Panicked Public: New Principles for Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response

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PA Times 2003;26(2):9-10

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Anthrax 2001: Observations on the Medical and Public Health Response

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Biosecur Bioterror 2003;1(2):97-110

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Bioscientists, Bioterrorism, and National Security

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Science NextWave 2003 Feb 14.