BioSecurity 2003 Workshop Headed by Dr. Susan Briggs Will Address Preparedness and Response to Large-Scale Civilian Catastrophes.

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BioSecurity 2003

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2003

Instructors Include Experts from Boston Medical Center,

Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's Hospital 

Leading international experts on disaster preparedness and response will gather May 12, 2003 to discuss how to prepare for and react to a major biological, chemical or nuclear attack. Hosted by Harvard Medical School, Harvard Medical International, Harvard School of Public Health, and Key3Media Group, Inc., this daylong workshop is the first in a series of five, one-day training events leading up to BioSecurity 2003 in October.

"Mass casualty events (MCEs) carry the potential to have an over-burdening effect on the entire public health community, as well as the surrounding industries which support it," said Dr. Susan Briggs, director of Harvard Medical International's Trauma and Disaster Institute and moderator of the Boston workshop. "Those of us in leadership positions hold a responsibility to the public we serve to make certain well thought-out plans are in place to respond to such tragedies."

Dr. Briggs' team of experts, including Kathryn H. Brinsfield, MD, MPH, FACEP; Edward E. George, MD, PhD; and Richard D. Zane, MD will deliver a targeted discussion on "Preparation and Response to Civilian Disasters Stemming from Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Events." The agenda will include a detailed presentation on:

-- Realistic Disaster Planning (Open panel discussion)

-- Changing Priorities in Disaster Response

-- The Role of Incident Command Systems in Disaster Planning and

Response

-- Hospital Preparedness and Response to Weapons of Mass

Destruction

-- Coordination of Covering Response and Integration of Federal

Response Capacity to Weapons of Mass Destruction 

Dr. Briggs, who helped direct on-the-scene trauma care at the site of the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001, is also the editor of the soon-to-be-published "Advanced Disaster Medical Response," a training manual for providers. Workshop attendees will receive a special discount on advance orders.

"This workshop will help focus attention on issues of both national and international security related to biosecurity and bioterrorism," said Dr. Robert K. Crone, president and CEO of Harvard Medical International. "Dr. Briggs has assembled a first rate team in the areas of disaster preparedness and response -- one which will crystallize our dialogue while broadening our community."

Kathryn H. Brinsfield, MD, MPH, FACEP, is Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Boston University and Director of Research Training and Quality Improvement-Boston Emergency Medical Services. Edward E. George, MD, PhD, is Instructor in Anesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital and Supervising Medical Officer, National Disaster Medical System. Richard D. Zane, MD, is Vice Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Medical Director for Emergency Preparedness and Biodefense, Partners Health Care System.

The inaugural workshop will be held at the Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Working sessions will begin at 9:00 AM and will be preceded by a press briefing at 8:30 AM to officially launch the BioSecurity 2003 Workshop series. To register for this event or learn more about the workshop series and BioSecurity 2003, please visit http://www.biosecuritysummit.com/workshops/. Interested media should contact Kennedy Jones at 323/954-6219 or [e-mail].

The Fall BioSecurity 2003 conference will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. from October 20-22, 2003. BioSecurity 2003 is an international scientific and educational conference designed to provide a forum for officials in the areas of government, defense, science and technology, public health, academia, medicine as well as those who establish and regulate public policy. The conference will feature interactive learning and foster dialogue between experts and attendees.

About Harvard Medical School

The Harvard Medical School faculty -- the world's largest -- includes a total of 8,000 professionals with teaching and research or patient care responsibility. The research carried out by HMS faculty is at the forefront of basic biomedical science and clinical research. To learn more about Harvard Medical School, visit its web site at www.hms.harvard.edu.

About Harvard Medical International

Established in late 1994 by the Dean of Harvard Medical School, HMI is a self-supporting, non-profit subsidiary of Harvard University, and is guided by the philosophy that every citizen of the world should have easy access to high quality health care. HMI creates unique partnerships with a network of organizations internationally to promote excellence in health care, medical education, and medical research. Visit its web site at www.hms.harvard.edu/hmi.

About Harvard School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health is dedicated to promoting the public's health and preventing disease through learning, discovery, and communication. More than 300 faculty members are engaged in teaching and training the 800-plus student body in a broad spectrum of disciplines crucial to the well being of individuals and populations around the world. Students are also trained for health leadership positions in communities and governments. For more information, visit its web site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu.

About Key3Media Group

BioSecurity 2003 is a Key3Media event. Key3Media Group, Inc. produces information technology tradeshows and conferences. Key3Media's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. For more information about Key3Media, visit www.key3media.com.

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