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08-16-2002, 11:00 AM
Experts on Bioterrorism and Preparedness
Library: MED
Keywords: BIOTERRORISM ANTHRAX DETECTION FARM FOOD GERM WARFARE PREPAREDNESS
Description: Michigan State University physicians, veterinarians, and epidemiologists can discuss the detection and treatment of bioterrorism agents, including anthrax, and the security of the U.S. food supply.



Bioterrorism and preparedness issues

Michael Rip (Epidemiology, 517/353-8623)

Margaret Knapp (MSU HealthTeam, 517/353-5366): hazardous materials, detection and treatment of anthrax and similar diseases

Willie Reed (Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, 517/353-0635): detection of anthrax

Tom Mullaney (Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, 517/353-5275): detection

David Ghilarducci (Human Medicine, 616/337-6600): co-author of study finding that most hospitals are unprepared to handle a biochemical attack

Brenda Wrigley (Comm Arts, 517/355-7556): conducted survey of Michigan corporations and found most feel unprepared to cope with a bioterrorism incident

Dan Grooms (Large Animal Clinical Sciences, 517/432-1494): Bio-security, farm safety

Mahdi Saeed (Epidemiology, Food Safety/Toxicology, 517/432-9517): anthrax, infectious diseases