Two units of AAAS—the Center for Science, Technology and Security Policy and the Program on Scientific Freedom, Responsibility and Law – have conducted a study on building a knowledgeable workforce to prepare for and respond to infectious disease outbreaks, natural or man-made.
We convened a group of experts in public health, nursing, medical, veterinary, and first responder education on infectious disease response, as well as experts in areas including biosecurity and public health law on May 26, 2009 at AAAS to review existing educational programs on infectious disease preparedness and response, and provide recommendations for improving workforce development activities in this area.
