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"Sunday Dialogue: Bird Flu Experiments." Inglesby TV. Sunday Dialogue: Bird Flu Experiments. New York Times. January 29, 2012. Letters.
"Engineered H5N1: A Rare Time for Restraint in Science." Inglesby TV. Annals of Internal Medicine. March 20, 2012;156(6):460-462. First published January 26, 2012 on annals.org.
"Preventing Pandemics: The Fight Over Flu." Fouchier R, Osterhaus AB, Steinbruner J, Yuen KY, Henderson DA, et al. Nature. 15 January 2012;481(7381):257-259.
"Life Sciences at a Crossroads: Respiratory Transmissible H5N1." Osterholm MT and Henderson DA. Science. Published ahead of print January 19, 2012. DOI: 10.1126/science.1218612.
"Editorial: The Risk of Engineering a Highly Transmissible H5N1 Virus." Inglesby TV, Cicero A, and Henderson DA. www.upmc-biosecurity.org. December 15, 2011.
Panel 2: Looking Ahead in U.S. Health Security. Panel discussion moderated by Richard Besser, ABC News, at the conference, Charting the Future of Biosecurity Ten Years After the Anthrax Attacks, October 4, 2011.
"Contagion--Public Health's Top Gun." Toner E, Cicero A, Adalja A, and Inglesby TV. www.upmc-biosecurity.org. 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 New Framework for Influenza—Rational Use of Antiviral Therapy and Vaccines." Adalja AA. US Respiratory Disease. 2011;7(1):49–52.
"Isolation of Aspergillus in Three 2009 H1N1 Influenza Patients." Adalja AA, Sappington PL, Harris SP, et al. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. July 2011;5(4):225-229. Article first published online: 7 FEB 2011. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-2659.2011.00202.x
"In Defense of Flu Shots." Adalja AA. ACEP News. 2011;30(1):4.
"Comparing Severity and Outcomes for Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Infections." Adalja AA. The Journal of the American Medical Association. 2011;305(1):39-40.
"Flu Vaccine: Should It Be Mandatory?" Adalja AA. Today's Hospitalist. January 2011.
"Mass Vaccination for the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Approaches, Challenges, and Recommendations." Rambhia K, Watson M, Kirk Sell T, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(4):321-330.
"The State of Biopreparedness: Conference Report." Franco C and Hansen MB. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(4):379-384.
Managing the Influenza Matrix in Line with the “One Health Vision” Ilaria Capua, Director, OIE/FAO International Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease, "Improving Global Health, Strengthening Global Security," November 22, 2010.
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.
"Stigma, Health Disparities, and the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic." Schoch-Spana M, Bouri N, Rambhia K, and Norwood A. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2010;8(3):243-254.
"Original Antigenic Sin and Pandemic (H1N1) 2009." Adalja AA and Henderson DA. Emerging Infectious Diseases [serial on the Internet]. 2010;16(6). http://www.cdc.gov/EID/content/16/6/1028.htm.
Concluding Remarks. Thomas V. Inglesby. Concluding remarks delivered for the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
H1N1 Response Shows Need for Better Emergency Medical Plans. Col. Randall Larsen, CEO, The WMD Center, made this presentation for the Center's conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
Public Health Response to the H1N1 Pandemic. Thomas Frieden, Director, CDC. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
Ensuring a Prepared Nation through Public Engagement: The Intersection between Media and Social Engagement. Richard Besser, Senior Health and Medical Editor, ABC News; former Acting Director, CDC. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
What Roles Should Disease Containment Measures Play in Controlling International Epidemics? Panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Nuzzo at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
Welcome and Opening Remarks. Thomas V. Inglesby. Opening remarks delivered for the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
What the Flu Pandemic Can Teach Us About Future Biothreats. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, HHS. Remarks delivered at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 2010.
How Should the U.S. Prioritize & Distribute Vaccine in Future Influenza Pandemics? Panel discussion moderated by Richard Waldhorn at the conference, "The 2009 H1N1 Experience: Policy Implications for Future Infectious Disease Emergencies," March 5, 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.
2009 H1N1 Issue Brief: "International Progress in Vaccine Development and Distribution." Rambhia K and Jennifer Nuzzo, December 17, 2009.
How Are We Doing with Flu? H1N1 Revelations About Resilience. Panel discussion moderated by Ann Norwood for the conference, "Resilient American Communities: Progress in Practice and in Policy," December 10, 2009.
"Influenza Vaccine Production for the U.S. Market." Smith LM and Gronvall GK. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2009;7(3):259-263.
"Preliminary Findings: Study of the Impact of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic on Latino Migrant Farm Workers in the U.S." Schoch-Spana M, Bouri N, Norwood A and Rambhia K, November 23, 2009.
2009 H1N1 Issue Brief: "Licensure, Evaluation and Adverse Event Monitoring of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine." Watson M and Nuzzo J, November 13, 2009.
2009 H1N1 Issue Brief: "Where Does H1N1 Influenza Information Come From? An Overview of Influenza Surveillance in the United States." Kirk Sell T, Nuzzo J, Toner E, November 2, 2009.
"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.
2009 H1N1 Issue Brief: "A Closer Look at WHO Pandemic Declaration." Nuzzo J, June 11, 2009.
"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.
"Social Stigma Attached to 'Swine Flu' -- An FAQ for U.S. Elected Leaders and Health Officials." Schoch-Spana M, Norwood A, Bouri N, and Rambhia K, April 30, 2009.
"Stigma: Its Harm and Its Remedy in Outbreaks Like Swine Flu." Schoch-Spana M and Norwood A, April 29, 2009.
"Can the Current Swine Flu Outbreak Be Contained? In A Word, No." Center for Biosecurity, April 29, 2009.
"FDA Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs): What Are They and What Do They Mean for the Swine Flu Response?" Courtney B, April 29, 2009.
"Border Restrictions: Not an Effective Means of Preventing the Spread of Swine Flu." Nuzzo J, April 28, 2009.
"An Influenza Virus Naturally Can Have Multiple Genetic Sources: Why the Current Swine Flu Virus Is Not Bioterrorism." Adalja AA, April 28, 2009.
"Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on Draft Guidances for Pandemic Influenza Planning." Mair M, Norwood A, Courtney B and Nuzzo J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(3):279-284.
"Panalysis: A New Spreadsheet-Based Tool for Pandemic Planning." Abramovich M, Toner E, and Matheny J. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2008;6(1):78-92.
"Healthcare Epidemiology: The Current Status of Planning for Pandemic Influenza and Implications for Health Care Planning in the United States." Bartlett JG and Borio L. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2008;46(6):919-925.
"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.
"Handcuffing the Flu: Can a Law Enforcement/National Security Approach to Pandemic Preparedness Protect the American People?" Schoch-Spana M. Remarks delivered Jan 14, 2008 , to mark the release of the ACLU's report: Pandemic Preparedness: The Need for a Public Health—Not a Law Enforcement/National Security–Approach, by George J. Annas, Wendy K. Mariner and Wendy E. Parmet.
"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.
"Immune-Boosting Adjuvants." Chamberlain A and Gronvall GW. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(3):202-205.
"Roundtable Discussion: Corporate Pandemic Preparedness." Maldin-Morgenthau B, Toner E, Wilkinson D, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2007;5(2):168-173.
Biosecurity Now and for the Long Run. Thomas V. Inglesby, April 2007.
"Commentary on Community Mitigation of Pandemic Influenza." Toner E. eInfluenza Review. 2007;1(6).
"Prepared Statement: Passage of S. 3678-The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act." Mair M, Maldin B, and Smith B. December 20, 2006. Summary of S. 3678: The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
"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.
"What Hospitals Should Do to Prepare for an Influenza Pandemic." Toner E and Waldhorn R. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(4):397-402.
"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.
"Risky Business: Planning for Pandemic Flu." Maldin B and Criss K. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(3):307-312.
"Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan." By Center Staff. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(3):320-324.
"Hospital Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza." Toner E, Waldhorn R, Maldin B, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2):207-217.
"Comments from the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC on Proposed Revisions to Federal Quarantine Rules." Nuzzo J, Henderson DA, O'Toole T, and Inglesby TV. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2):204-206.
"Removing Barriers to Global Pandemic Influenza Vaccination." Gronvall GK and Borio LL. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(2):168-175.
"Universal Influenza Vaccination: The Time to Act is Now." Mair M, Grow RW, Mair JS, and Radonovich Jr LJ. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(1):20-40.
"Do Public Health and Infection Control Measures Prevent the Spread of Flu?" Toner E. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2006;4(1):84-86.
"The Scientific Response to a Pandemic." Gronvall GK and Henderson DA, 2006. PLoS Pathogens. 2006;2(2).
"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.
"Working Group on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Joint Statement in Response to Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan." Levi J and Inglesby TV. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2006 Jan1;42(1):92-94.
"National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza and the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan: Thoughts and Comments." By Staff of the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(4):292-294.
"Bulls, Bears, and Birds: Preparing the Financial Industry for an Avian Influenza Pandemic." Maldin B, Inglesby TV, Nuzzo J, et al. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(4):363-367.
"Influenza Vaccine Scarcity 2004-05: Implications for Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness." Schoch-Spana M, Fitzgerald J, and Kramer B. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism. 2005;3(3):224-234.
"Strategies to Remedy Panic in a Pandemic: Lessons from Biodefense." Schoch-Spana M. In Knobler S, Mack A, Mahmoud A, Lemon SM, eds. The Threat of Pandemic Influenza: Are We Ready? – Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences, National Academies Press. 2004;347-357.
"Hospitals 'Full-Up': The 1918 Influenza Pandemic," Center for Biosecurity, November 2000.

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