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

EIA-0209761罗伯茨，弗雷德·斯鲁特格斯大学特别项目：研究故意释放生物毒剂及其结果的数学科学方法这项工作将资助一个跨学科研讨会，调查数学科学方法(数学、计算机科学、统计学、运筹学)打击生物恐怖主义的潜在用途。该小组将确定生物恐怖主义带来的挑战，确定可能使用数学科学方法来打击生物恐怖主义，然后将重点放在特定的重点领域。该小组将研究其他预防措施，如疫苗接种、疫苗稀释、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，快速控制公共交通系统，以及对食品和水供应进行系统监测。感兴趣的主题将包括多起疫情，生物恐怖对农业系统和粮食供应的影响，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.