A Season of Storms: Assessing and Preparing for the Next Pandemic
Among the many sobering realities of the past 21 months is the growing chorus of medical personnel warning of the next pandemic. For many, it is less a question of if but when a novel zoonotic virus will make its presence known across the globe. Indeed, with SARS-CoV-2 just one of an estimated 500,000+ pathogens capable of spilling over from animal to human, the onus is on public health and government officials to proactively identify and curtail nascent threats—all while weathering the existing storm.
This discussion features expert commentary from a panel of preeminent public health leaders on areas of interest and concern for the scientific community. Is the nation (and world) prepared?
Moderator:
Christopher Kocher, Executive Director, COVID Survivors for Change
Panelists:
Dr. Stephanie Factor, MD, Associate Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
Dr. Michael Gelman MD, Ph.D., Staff Physician, James J. Peters VAMC; COVID-19/Pandemic Preparedness and Response Consultant, Pandemic Preparedness Experts
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Jon L. Gelman of Wayne NJ is the author of NJ Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters) and co-author of the national treatise, Modern Workers’ Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters). For over 4 decades the Law Offices of Jon L Gelman 1.973.696.7900 jon@gelmans.com has been representing injured workers and their families who have suffered occupational accidents and illnesses.
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