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Center Publications | Briefings and Congressional Testimony


Center Publications and Original Articles

Publications on Government Policy and Programs

Articles written by Center staff relating to government response to biological threat.

  1. Biodefense Countermeasures: The Impact of Title IV of the US Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

    Gronvall GK. Emerging Health Threats Journal. 2008;1:e3. doi: 10.3134/ehtj.08.003
    Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:21:38 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2008/2008-03-07-biodefensecountermeasure.html

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

    Franco C, Toner E, Waldhorn R, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(4).
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:47:01 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-12-04-natldisastermedsystempastpresfut.html

  3. Letter to Editor: The FDA animal efficacy rule and biodefense

    Gronvall G, Trent D, Borio L, Brey R, and Nagao L on behalf of the Alliance for Biosecurity. Nature Biotechnology 25, 1084 - 1087 (2007) doi:10.1038/nbt1007-1084
    Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:19:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-10-01-fdaanimalefficacyrulebiodefense.html

  4. Incentives for Biodefense Countermeasure Development

    Matheny J, Mair M, Mulcahy A, and Smith BT. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(3).
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:52:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-09-15-incentivesbiodefensecountermeasure.html

  5. Flexible Defenses Roundtable Meeting: Promoting the Strategic Innovation of Medical Countermeasures

    Gronvall GK, Matheny J, Smith BT, Mair M, Chamberlain A, Deitch S, Borio L, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(3).
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:46:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-09-15-flexibledefensesroundtablemeeting.html

  6. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2007-FY2008

    Franco C, Deitch S. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(2).
    Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:08:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-07-03-billionsforbiodefense.html

  7. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Roundtable

    Gronvall GK, Smith BT, Matheny J, Mair M, Chamberlain A, Deitch S, Borio L, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(2).
    Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-07-03-bardameetingreport.html

  8. Public Archetypes in U.S. Counter-Bioterrorist Policy

    Schoch-Spana M. In: Durmaz H. et al. Understanding and Responding to Terrorism. NATO Security through Science Series, E: Human and Societal Dynamics - Volume 19. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press, pp. 364-374.
    Wed, 23 May 2007 17:55:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2007_orig-articles/2007-05-23-publicarchetypesuscounterbioterroristpolicy.html

  9. Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan

    Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(3).
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-09-15-commentsntnlstrategyfluplan.html

  10. Getting Medicine to Millions: New Strategies for Mass Distribution

    Lien O, Maldin B, Franco C, Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:46:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-06-15-medicinetomillions.html

  11. Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on Proposed Revisions to Federal Quarantine Rules

    Nuzzo J, Henderson DA, O'Toole T, Inglesby T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:42:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-06-15-commentsfedquarantinerules.html

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

    Lam C, Franco C, Schuler A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:41:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-06-15-billionsforbiodefense2006-2007.html

  13. Systemic Collapse: Medical Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

    Franco C, Toner E, Waldhorn R, Maldin B, O'Toole T, Inglesby T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2).
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-06-15-systemiccollapsemedcareafterkatrina.html

  14. Do Public Health and Infection Control Measures Prevent the Spread of Flu?

    Toner E. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(1).
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-03-15-dopublichealthandicpreventspreadofflu.html

  15. Atlantic Storm

    Hamilton DS, Smith BT. EMBO Reports. 2006;7:4-9.
    Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:38:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-01-15-atlanticstorm.html

  16. Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Joint Statement in Response to Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan

    Levi J, Inglesby TV. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2006 Jan1;42(1):92-94.
    Sun, 01 Jan 2006 16:03:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2006_orig-articles/2006-01-01-workinggrouppandemicfluprep.html

  17. National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza and the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Thoughts and Comments

    Staff of the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(4):292-294.
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:15:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-12-15-natlstratfluhhsfluplan.html

  18. Navigating the Storm: Report and Recommendations from the Atlantic Storm Exercise

    Smith BT, Inglesby TV, Brimmer E, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(3):256-267.
    Thu, 15 Sep 2005 14:36:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-09-15-navigatingthestorm.html

  19. How Clean is Safe? Reopening Public Facilities after a Biological Attack

    Berns K, Atlas RM, Barbeito MS, et al. Com on Standards and Policies for Decontaminating Public Facilities Affected by Exposure to Harmful Biological Agents. National Academy of Sciences. 2005 Jul.
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 18:17:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-07-15-howcleanissafereopeningpublicfacilities.html

  20. Billions for Biodefense: Federal Agency Biodefense Funding, FY2005-FY2006

    Schuler A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(2):94-101.
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-06-15-billionsforbiodefense.html

  21. The Challenge of Bio-terrorism

    Hamilton DS, Smith BT. In: Hamilton DS, Dalgaard-Nielsen A, eds. Transatlantic Homeland Security: Protecting Society in the Age of Catastrophic Terrorism, Ch. 2. Routledge Press; 2005.
    Sat, 01 Jan 2005 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2005_orig-articles/2005-01-01-challengeofbioterrorism.html

  22. Taking the Measure of Countermeasures: Leaders' Views on the Nation's Capacity to Develop Biodefense Countermeasures

    Gilfillan L, Smith BT, Inglesby TV, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2004;2(4):320-321.
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:32:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2004_orig-articles/2004-12-15-takingmsrofctrmsrs.html

  23. Executive Government Positions of Influence in Biodefense: The Bio-Plum Book

    Schuler A, Fitzgerald J, Inglesby TV, O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2004;2(4):328-341.
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2004_orig-articles/2004-12-15-execgovtpositionsbio-plumbook.html

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

    Schuler A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2004;2(2):86-96.
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2004_orig-articles/2004-06-15-billionsforbiodefense2001-2005.html

  25. Leading during Bioattacks and Epidemics with the Public's Trust and Help

    Working Group on 'Governance Dilemmas' in Bioterrorism Response. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2004;2(1):25-39.
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2004_orig-articles/2004-03-15-leadingwithpublicstrustandhelp.html

  26. A Complementary Approach to Bioterrorism Prevention

    Mair M, Mair JS. Nonproliferation Review. 2003;10(3):114-124.
    Sat, 01 Nov 2003 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-11-01-complementaryapproachtobtprevention.html

  27. Vaccine Liability in the Era of Bioterrorism

    Mair JS, Mair M. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2003;1(3):169-184.
    Mon, 15 Sep 2003 14:29:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-09-15-vaccineliability.html

  28. Anthrax 2001: Observations on the Medical and Public Health Response

    Gursky E, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2003;1(2):97-110.
    Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:26:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-06-15-anthrax2001observations.html

  29. Toward Biosecurity

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2003;1(1):1-3.
    Sat, 15 Mar 2003 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-03-15-towardbiosecurity.html

  30. Bioscientists, Bioterrorism, and National Security

    Smith, BT. Science NextWave. 2003 Feb 14.
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2003_orig-articles/2003-02-14-bioscientistsbioterrorismnationalsecurity.html

  31. Shining Light on "Dark Winter"

    O'Toole T, Mair M, and Inglesby TV. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2002;34(7):972-983.
    Mon, 01 Apr 2002 14:22:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2002_orig-articles/2002-04-01-shininglightondarkwinter.html

  32. Large-scale Quarantine Following Biological Terrorism in the United States: Scientific Examination, Logistic and Legal Limits, and Possible Consequences

    Barbera J, Macintyre A, Gostin L, et al. JAMA. 2001;286(21).
    Wed, 05 Dec 2001 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2001_orig-articles/2001-12-05-quarantinefollowingbioterrorism.html

  33. Hospitals 'Full-up': The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

    Schoch-Spana M. Public Health Reports. 2001;116(Suppl 2):32-33.
    Sun, 15 Jul 2001 14:17:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2001_orig-articles/2001-07-15-hospitalsfull-up1918flupandemic.html

  34. A Clearly Present Danger: Confronting the Threat of Bioterrorism

    O'Toole T, Henderson DA. Harvard International Forum. 2001;23:49-53.
    Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2001_orig-articles/2001-06-30-clearlypresentdangerbioterrorism.html

  35. Emerging Illness and Bioterrorism: Implications for Public Health

    O'Toole T. Journal of Urban Health. 2001;78(2):396-402.
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:12:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2001_orig-articles/2001-06-15-emergingillnessandbioterrorism.html

  36. A Plague on Your City: Observations from TOPOFF

    Inglesby TV, Grossman R, O'Toole T. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2001;32(3):436-445.
    Thu, 01 Feb 2001 14:10:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2001_orig-articles/2001-02-01-observationsfromtopoff.html

  37. Facing the Biological Weapons Threat

    O'Toole T, Inglesby TV. The Lancet. 2001;(357):1128 (Editorial).
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:10:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2001_orig-articles/2001-01-15-facingthebwthreat.html

  38. Implications of Pandemic Influenza for Bioterrorism Response

    Schoch-Spana M. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2000;31(6):1409-1413.
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 14:09:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2000_orig-articles/2000-11-17-implicatnspandemicfluforbioterrorrspnse.html

  39. Preventing the Use of Biological Weapons: Improving Response Should Prevention Fail

    Inglesby TV, O'Toole T, Henderson DA. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2000;30(6):926-929.
    Sat, 03 Jun 2000 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/2000_orig-articles/2000-06-30-preventinguseofbioweapons.html

  40. The Looming Threat of Bioterrorism

    Henderson DA. Science. 1999;283(5406):1279-1282.
    Fri, 26 Feb 1999 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/publications/1999_orig-articles/1999-02-26-loomingthreatofbioterror.html

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Briefings and Congressional Testimony

Testimony on Government Policy and Programs

Congressional testimony by Center staff regarding government response.

  1. Six Years After Anthrax: Are We Better Prepared to Respond to Bioterrorism? (10-23-2007)

    Testimony of Tara O'Toole before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Tue, Oct 23 2007 16:48:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2007/20071023-sixyearsafteranthrax.html

  2. Hearing on Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Role of DHS Chief Medical Officer (03-29-2007)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, Mar 29 2007 12:29:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2007/20070329-btprepanddhscmo.html

  3. Creating the Department of Homeland Security: Consideration of the Administration's Proposal (06-25-2002)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives
    Sun, Jun 25 2006 13:07:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2002/20020625creatingdhs.html

  4. Hearing on "Project BioShield Reauthorization Issues" (04-06-2006)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, Apr 06 2006 12:47:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2006/20060406bioshldreauth.html

  5. Roundtable on All Hazards Medical Preparedness and Response (04-05-2006)

    Comments from Dr. Thomas Inglesby before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness; Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Senate
    Wed, Apr 05 2006 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2006/20060405allhazardsmedprep.html

  6. Roundtable on Public Health Preparedness in the 21st Century (03-28-2006)

    Comments from Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness; Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Senate
    Tue, Mar 28 2006 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2006/20060328phprep21stC.html

  7. Protecting the Homeland: Fighting Pandemic Flu from the Front Lines (02-08-2006)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology; Committee on Homeland Security; U.S. House of Representatives
    Wed, Feb 08 2006 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2006/20060208protecthmlnd.html

  8. The State Public Health Preparedness for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Six Month Report Card (04-18-2002)

    Testimony of Dr. Thomas Inglesby before the Committee on Government Affairs, U.S. Senate
    Thu, Apr 18 2002 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2002/20020418anthrx6mosrptcard.html

  9. Department of Health and Human Services Budget Priorities for FY 2003 (02-28-2002)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of Representatives
    Thu, Feb 28 2002 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2002/20020228FY2003budgetpriorities.html

  10. Terrorism through the Mail: Protecting Postal Workers and the Public--Part II (10-31-2001)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services; Committee on Government Affairs; U.S. Senate
    Wed, Oct 31 2001 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2001/20011031protectpostalwrkrs_pt2.html

  11. Hearing on the Threat of Bioterrorism and the Spread of Infectious Diseases (09-05-2001)

    Testimony of Dr. D.A. Henderson before the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate
    Wed, Sep 05 2001 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2001/20010905btandspreadofid.html

  12. Hearing on FEMA's Role in Managing Bioterrorist Attacks and the Impact of Public Health Concerns on Bioterrorism Preparedness (07-23-2001)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, Committee on Government Affairs, U.S. Senate
    Mon, Jul 23 2001 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_2001/20010723femarole.html

  13. Hearing on Terrorism Preparedness: Medical First Response (09-22-1999)

    Testimony of Dr. Tara O'Toole before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations; Committee on Government Reform; U.S. House of Representatives
    Wed, Sep 22 1999 16:52:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_1999/19990922medfirstresponse.html

  14. Bioterrorism: Our Frontline Response--Evaluating U.S. Public Health and Medical Readiness (03-25-1999)

    Testimony of Dr. D.A. Henderson before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate
    Thu, Mar 25 1999 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_1999/19990325usphandmedreadiness.html

  15. Bioterrorism (03-16-1999)

    Testimony of Dr. D.A. Henderson before the Veteran's Affairs Committee, and the Appropriations Committee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Services; U.S. Senate
    Tue, Mar 16 1999 16:38:00 GMThttp://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/hearings/content/Hearings_1999/19990316bioterrorism.html

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