Are you concerned about the potential for harm from biological sources, either through bioterrorism or through natural causes? Are you uncertainof your knowledge and ability to provide needed care in that situation? This activity will employ an expert faculty to explore the current state of knowledge about potential biological threats we may encounter in teh future. From a scientific and clinical perspective, this meeting will provide cutting edge information to enhance your knowledge in the field of biopreparedness.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
| Session title | Presenter |
| Welcome, Introduction, Setting the Stage | Scott R. Lillibridge, MD, Program Chair, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Center for Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness |
| Interaction Between Emerging Infections and Bioterrorism: What are the Risks and Treats? | C.J. Peters, MD, University of Texas Medical Branch |
| Anthrax | Philip S. Brachman, MD, Rolling School of Public Health, Emory University John Grabenstein, Rph, PhD, Merck Vaccine Division |
| International Science and Biosecurity | David R. Franz, DVM, PhD, Midwest Research Institute |
| Emerging Diseases and Zoonoses | Frederick A. Murphy, DVM, PhD, University of Texas Medical Branch |
| Globalization, Biosecurity, and the Future of Life Sciences | Stanley M. Lemon, MD, University of Texas Medical Branch |
| Keynote Address | ADM Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, Former Surgeon General |
| From Biological Treat to Biosecurity: Implications for Preparedness Hot Zones to War Zones: Critical Pathogens/Implications for Preparedness | Edward Eitzen, MD, MPH, Martin, Blanck, and Associates Ronald Blanck, DO, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth |
| Laboratory as the Lynchpin to Preparedness: New Pathogen Discovery/Detection | Sharef R. Zaki, PhD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Laboratory as the Lynchpin to Preparedness: Role of the Lboratory in Public Health Preparedness | Carol Glaser, DVM, MPVM, MD, CA-DHS |