TITLE:

APPLICATIONS OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO QUESTIONS IN HOMELAND SECURITY (No. 34)

DATE:

Friday, March 5th, 2004

TIME:

3:30 PM

LOCATION:

GMCS 214

SPEAKER:

Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Arizona State University

ABSTRACT:

Epidemiological processes are based on the idea of contagion through contacts between individuals. In this talk I will explore the use of epidemiological approaches on questions associated to the deliberate release of biological agents including the spread of fanatic behaviors.

Dr. Diana Verzi will host dinner with Dr. Castillo-Chavez after the talk at:

Fish Market

750 N. Harbor Drive

San Diego

6:45pm

(619)232-3474

HOST:

Jose Castillo

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