Special Projects: Mathematical Sciences Methods for the Study of Deliberate Releases of Biological Agents and their Consequences

roberts， Fred SRutgers university特别项目：研究蓄意释放生物制剂及其后果的数学科学方法这项工作将资助一个跨学科研讨会，以调查数学科学方法（数学，计算机科学，统计学，运筹学）在打击生物恐怖主义方面的潜在用途。该小组将确定生物恐怖主义带来的挑战，将确定数学科学方法的潜在用途来对抗它，然后将重点放在具体的重点领域。该小组将审查其他预防措施，如疫苗接种、疫苗稀释、抗生素和疫苗储存，或应对战略，如隔离个人、建筑物、人群和区域，快速控制大众运输系统，以及系统监测食物和水的供应。感兴趣的主题将包括多次疫情，生物恐怖主义对农业系统和粮食供应的影响，以及病原体通过建筑物、水系统和通信系统的传播。

EIA-0209761Roberts, Fred SRutgers UniversitySpecial Projects: Mathematical Sciences Methods for the Study of Deliberate Release of Biological Agents and their ConsequencesThis effort will fund an interdisciplinary workshop to investigate the potential uses of methods of the mathematical sciences (math, computer sciences, statistics, operations research) to fight bioterrorism. The group will identify the challenges posed by bioterrorism, will identify potential uses of mathematical sciences methods to fight it, then will focus on specific areas of emphasis. The group will examine alternative preventative measures such as vaccination, vaccine dilution and antibiotic and vaccine stockpiling or responsive strategies such as the isolation of individuals, buildings, populations and regions, the rapid control of mass transportation systems, and the systematic surveillance of the food and water supply. Topics of interest will include multiple outbreaks, the impact of bioterriorism on agricultural systems and food supply, and the spread of pathogens through buildings, in water systems, and in communications systems.