Public health emergencies are not new. In the winter of 1918-19 more than 20 million people died from influenza, including 600,000 Americans. Despite the progress made in the past two decades in our fight against newly emerging diseases and biological threats, we were not adequately prepared for the Ebola epidemic. Dr. Borio will share what individuals and society can do to ensure that we’re better prepared for future emergencies.
Dr. Luciana Borio is FDA’s acting chief scientist. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading and coordinating FDA’s cross-cutting scientific and public health efforts. Dr. Luciana Borio is FDA’s acting chief scientist. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading and coordinating FDA’s cross-cutting scientific and public health efforts.
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