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

EIA-0209761 Roberts，Fred SRutgers大学特别项目：故意释放生物制剂及其后果研究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（数学，计算机科学，统计学，运筹学）方法的潜在用途，以打击生物恐怖主义。 该小组将确定生物恐怖主义构成的挑战，将确定数学科学方法的潜在用途，以打击生物恐怖主义，然后将重点放在具体的重点领域。 该小组将审查替代预防措施，如接种疫苗，疫苗稀释和抗生素和疫苗储备或应对策略，如隔离个人，建筑物，人口和地区，快速控制大众交通系统，以及系统监测食品和水供应。 感兴趣的主题将包括多次爆发，生物恐怖主义对农业系统和食品供应的影响，以及病原体通过建筑物，供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.