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"The Integration of Mental and Behavioral Health Into Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery." Pfefferbaum B, Flynn BW, Schonfeld D, Brown LM, Jacobs GA, Dodgen D, Donato D, Kaul RE, Stone B, Norwood AE, et al. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2012;6:60-66.
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Special Feature: A Decade in Biosecurity. Various authors. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2012;10(1):5-88. This series of 7 review articles by leaders in the field was commissioned by the Sloan Foundation to document achievements of the past decade and help chart the direction of future efforts.
"Contagion--Public Health's Top Gun." Toner E, Cicero A, Adalja A, and Inglesby TV. www.upmc-biosecurity.org. September 2011.
"A Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness." Center for Biosecurity, September 2011.
"Progress in Disaster Planning and Preparedness Since 2001." Inglesby TV. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Published online September 8, 2011. doi: 10.1001/jama.2011.1359.
"A Crossroads in Biosecurity." Various authors. Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011.
"Preparing Hospitals for Large-Scale Infectious Disease Emergencies." Toner E and Adalja AA.In Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011: 28-31.
"Delivering Medical Care in a Catastrophe: Time for Crisis Standards." Hanfling D. In Crossroads in Biosecurity: Steps to Strengthen U.S. Preparedness. Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. September 8, 2011:22-26.
"Acting on the Lessons of SARS: What Remains To Be Done?" Toner E and Nuzzo J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2011;9(2):169-174.
"Response to the Sudden Closure of St. Vincent’s Hospital." Adalja AA, Watson M, Wollner S, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2011;9(2):153-161.
"Social, Psychological, and Behavioral Responses to a Nuclear Detonation in a U.S. City." Dodgen D, Norwood AE, Becker SE, Perez JT, and Hansen CK. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:S54.
"Comments on HHS Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections." Adalja AA. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(4):377-378.
"The State of Biopreparedness: Conference Report." Franco C and Hansen MB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(4):379-384.
"Standard of Care--In Sickness and in Health and in Emergencies." Gostin LO, Hanfling D, Hodge JG, Courtney B, et al. New England Journal of Medicine. 2010;363:1378-1380.
U.S. Biopreparedness. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of DHHS. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
Biodefense--Strengthening the Chain of Resilience. Senator Bob Graham, Co-founder, The WMD Center, and former Chairman, WMD Commission. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons for Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
Crisis Standards of Care: How Can We Save the Most Lives and Limit Suffering in a Catastrophic Disaster? Panel discussion moderated by Eric Toner "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
DoD Biodefense Challenges and Accomplishments. Andrew C. Weber, Asst. to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs, DoD. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The State of Biopreparedness: Lessons from Leaders, Proposals for Progress," September 23, 2010.
"Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Conference Report." Bouri N, Norwood A, Kirk Sell T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(3):287-294.
"Expanding Practitioner Scopes of Practice During Public Health Emergencies." Courtney B, Morhard R, Bouri N, and Cicero A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(3):223-231.
"Public Health Emergencies and Legal Standards of Care--Reply." Hodge JG and Courtney B. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2010;303(18):1811-1812.
What Are the Most Important Policies and Programs to Reduce Casualties from Nuclear Fallout? Panel discussion moderated by Ann Norwood at the conference, "Preparing to Save Lives and Recover After a Nuclear Detonation: Implications for U.S. Policy," April 29, 2010.
Anthrax: How Can the Healthcare Response to Catastrophic Events be Improved? Panel discussion moderated by Eric Toner at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
"The Next Challenge in Healthcare Preparedness: Catastrophic Health Events." Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(1):93-95.
"Partnership Evaluation Report: Healthcare Facilities Partnerships & Emergency Care Partnerships." Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al., January 2010.
"Assessing the Legal Standard of Care in Public Health Emergencies." Hodge JG and Courtney B. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2010;303(4):361-362.
Action Plan to Make Community Resilience a Reality. Panel discussion moderated by Monica Schoch-Spana for the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
Resilience in the Public Health and Healthcare Sectors. Dr. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, HHS. Remarks delivered at the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
"Healthcare Coalitions: The New Foundation for National Healthcare Preparedness and Response for Catastrophic Health Emergencies." Courtney B, Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(2):153-163.
"Public Health and Medical Responses to the 1957-58 Influenza Pandemic." Henderson DA, Courtney B, Inglesby TV, Toner E, and Nuzzo JB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3):265-273.
"Pandemic Flu Preparedness: Lessons from the Frontlines." Levi J, Inglesby TV, Segal LM, and Vinter S, June 2009.
"The Use of Antivirals for 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Infection." Norwood A, Courtney B, Toner E, and Adalja A, May 13, 2009.
"Hospitals Rising to the Challenge (HPP Report)." Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al., April 2009.
"Biosecurity Memos to the Obama Administration." O'Toole T and Inglesby TV, et al., March 2009.
"Strategic Priorities for U.S. Biosecurity." O'Toole T and Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1):25-28.
"Preparing the Healthcare System for Catastrophic Emergencies." Courtney B, Toner E, and Waldhorn R. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(1):33-34.
"Medical Response to a Radiologic/Nuclear Event." Coleman CN, Hrdina C, Bader JL, Norwood A, Hayhurst R, Forsha J, Yeskey K, Knebel A. Annals of Emergency Medicine 2009;53(2).
Commentary: "What Role Can Alternative Care Facilities Play in an Influenza Pandemic?" Waldhorn R. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(4):357-358.
Lectures delivered at Commissioned Training of Major Infectious Disease Emergencies and Bioterrorism Preparedness, Princess Margaret’s Hospital, Hong Kong. Drs. O'Toole, Inglesby, and Toner, November 2008.
"Panalysis: A New Spreadsheet-Based Tool for Pandemic Planning." Abramovich M, Toner E, and Matheny J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(1):78-92.
"Avian Influenza: Critical Program Issues." Yansen S, Safi B, Nuzzo J, and Barnett D. Global Health Technical Brief (Prepared for the United States Agency for International Development). February 2008.
"The National Disaster Medical System: Past, Present, and Suggestions for the Future." Franco C, Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(4):319-326.
"Financial Effects of an Influenza Pandemic on U.S. Hospitals." Matheny J, Toner E, and Waldhorn R. Journal of Health Care Finance. 2007;34(1):58–63.
"Summary of HSPD-21." Mair M and Franco C, October 2007.
"Six Years After Anthrax: Are We Better Prepared to Respond to Bioterrorism?" Tara O'Toole testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, October 2007.
"Roundtable: Promoting Partnerships for Regional Healthcare Preparedness and Response." Maldin-Morgenthau B, Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(2):180-185.
"Regional Approaches to Hospital Preparedness." Maldin B, Lam C, Franco C, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(1):43-54.
"The Prospect of Using Alternative Medical Care Facilities in an Influenza Pandemic." Lam C, Waldhorn R, Toner E, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(4):384-390.
"Disease Mitigation in the Control of Pandemic Influenza." Inglesby TV, Nuzzo J, O'Toole T, and Henderson DA. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(4):366-375.
"Hospital Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza." Toner E, Waldhorn R, Maldin B, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2):207-217.
"Systemic Collapse: Medical Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina." Franco C, Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2):135-146.
"All Hazards Medical Preparedness and Response." Thomas Inglesby's comments during a roundtable discussion before the Subcommittee on Bioterrorism and Public Health Preparedness; Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; U.S. Senate, April 2006.
"Do Public Health and Infection Control Measures Prevent the Spread of Flu?" Toner E. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(1):84-86.
"Protecting the Homeland: Fighting Pandemic Flu from the Front Lines." Tara O'Toole testified before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology; Committee on Homeland Security; U.S. House of Representatives, February 2006.
"Augmentation of Hospital Critical Care Capacity after Bioterrorist Attacks or Epidemics: Recommendations of the Working Group on Emergency Mass Critical Care." Rubinson L, Nuzzo J, Talmor DS, et al. Critical Care Medicine. 2005;33(10):2393-2403.
"Navigating the Storm: Report and Recommendations from the Atlantic Storm Exercise." Smith B, Inglesby TV, Brimmer E, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(3):256-267.
"Critical Care During Epidemics." Rubinson L and O'Toole T. Critical Care. 2005 Aug 9;(4):311-3.
"The Challenge of Hospital Infection Control During a Response to Bioterrorist Attack." Grow R and Rubinson L. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2003;1(3):215-220.
"Battling Infectious Diseases." O'Toole T and Inglesby TV. Washington Times. 2003 Jul 9;A21.
"Anthrax 2001: Observations on the Medical and Public Health Response." Gursky E, Inglesby TV, and O'Toole T. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. June 2003;1(2):97-110.
"The Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses as Biological Weapons: Medical and Public Health Management." Borio L, Inglesby TV, Peters CJ, et al. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2002;287(18):2391-2405.
"Anthrax as a Biological Weapon, 2002: Updated Recommendations for Management." Inglesby TV, O’Toole T, Henderson DA, et al. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2002;287(17):2236-2252.
"Anthrax for the Pulmonary Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care Update - Online." Bartlett J, Inglesby TV, and Borio L. Pulmonary and Critical Care Update - Online. 16:Lesson 1. 2002.
"Bioterrorism--Guidelines for Medical and Public Health Management." Henderson DA, Inglesby TV, and O’Toole T. Chicago, IL: The Journal of the American Medical Association & Archives Journals; 2002 Jul.
"Tularemia as a Biological Weapon: Medical & Public Health Management." Dennis DT, Inglesby TV, Hayes EB, et al. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2001;285(21):2763-2773.
"Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon: Medical & Public Health Management." Arnon SS, Schechter R, Inglesby TV, et al. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2001;285(8):1059-1070.
"A Plague on Your City: Observations from TOPOFF." Inglesby TV, Grossman R, and O’Toole T. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2001;32(3):436-445.
"Hospitals 'Full-Up': The 1918 Influenza Pandemic," Center for Biosecurity, November 2000.
"Terrorism Preparedness: Medical First Response." Tara O'Toole testified before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations; Committee on Government Reform; U.S. House of Representatives, September 1999.
"The Looming Threat of Bioterrorism." Henderson DA. Science. 1999;283(5406):1279-1282.

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