Appendix A
Agenda
Globalization, Movement of Pathogens (and Their Hosts) and the Revised International Health Regulations
December 16-17, 2008
Keck Building, Room 100
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC
DAY 1: DECEMBER 16, 2008
8:30-9:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00-9:15 |
Welcoming Remarks: David Relman, M.D., Chair, and Margaret A. “Peggy” Hamburg, M.D., Vice-Chair, Forum on Microbial Threats |
Session I
Overview of Globalization and Its Impact on Public and Environmental Health
Moderator: James M. Hughes, M.D.
9:15-9:45 |
Migration and Development: Past, Present, and Future |
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Mark J. Miller, Ph.D. University of Delaware |
9:45-10:15 |
People, Borders, and Disease—Health Disparities in a Mobile World |
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Brian Gushulak, M.D. Office of the Director General (Canada), Singapore |
10:15-10:45 |
Public Health, Global Governance, and the Revised International Health Regulations |
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David Heymann, M.D. World Health Organization |
10:45-11:00 |
Break |
11:00-11:30 |
Viral Sovereignty, Global Governance, and the IHR—The Case of H5N1 Virus Sharing Controversy and Its Larger Implications for Global Disease Surveillance |
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David P. Fidler, J.D. Indiana University School of Law |
11:30-12:00 |
Incentives and Disincentives to Timely Disease Reporting and Response: Lessons from the Influenza Campaign |
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David Nabarro, M.D. United Nations |
12:00-12:45 |
Discussion |
12:45-1:30 |
Break and lunch; continued discussion of Session 1 |
Session II
The Global Exchange of People and Disease
Moderator: Rima Khabbaz, M.D.
1:30-2:00 |
Global Travel and Emerging Infections |
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Mary E. Wilson, M.D. Harvard University School of Public Health |
2:00-2:30 |
Armed Conflict and Infectious Disease |
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Barry S. Levy, M.D., M.P.H. Tufts University School of Medicine |
2:30-3:00 |
Global Trade Security and the International Health Regulations |
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David M. Bell, M.D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
3:00-3:30 |
Globalization of the Food Supply: Time for Change in Approach |
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David Acheson, M.D. Food and Drug Administration |
3:30-4:00 |
Break |
4:00-4:30 |
Asian Tigers, Polka Fever, Yellow Jack, West Nile Virus … Its Globalization, Not Global Warming! |
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Paul Reiter, Ph.D. Institute Pasteur |
4:30-5:00 |
Quantitative Glimpses of Emerging Pathogens as Invasive Species |
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Andrew Dobson, Ph.D. Princeton University |
5:00-5:45 |
Discussion |
5:45-6:00 |
Summary remarks |
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David Relman, M.D. |
6:00 |
Adjourn Day 1 |
6:30-9:30 |
Working dinner for Forum members, speakers, and staff |
DAY 2: DECEMBER 17, 2008
8:30-9:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
9:00-9:15 |
Summary of Day 1: Margaret A. “Peggy” Hamburg, M.D. |
Session III
Movement of Animal Diseases—Globally and Locally
Moderator: Lonnie King, D.V.M.
9:15-9:45 |
Risky Trade and Emerging Infections: The Sequel Ann Marie Kimball, M.D., M.P.H. |
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APEC Emerging Infections Network |
9:45-10:15 |
Animal Health Regulations Alejandro B. Thiermann, D.V.M., Ph.D. |
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World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)/U.S. Department of Agriculture |
10:15-10:45 |
Break |
10:45-11:15 |
Public Health Impact of Trade in Animals |
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Nina Marano, D.V.M., M.P.H., Dipl ACVPM Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
11:15-12:00 |
Discussion |
12:00-12:45 |
Break and lunch; continued discussion of Session III |
Session IV
Novel Approaches to Disease Surveillance and Response (Normative vs. Reality)
Moderator: James LeDuc, Ph.D.
12:45-1:15 |
WHO Activities in Relation to the OIE |
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Ottorino Cosivi, D.V.M. World Health Organization |
1:15-1:45 |
Capacity Building Under the IHR to Address Public Health Emergencies of International Concern |
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May C. Chu, Ph.D. World Health Organization |
1:45-3:00 |
Panel Discussion of the Intent of the IHRs and the Realities of Their Implementation |
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3:00-3:45 |
Discussion |
3:45-4:00 |
Concluding Remarks/Meeting Adjourns |