Avian influenza experts
The Purdue University experts listed below can address many topics related to avian influenza.
Health Communication & Public Policy
George Avery
Assistant professor of health and kinesiology
Avery specializes in preparedness and policy for health matters. For example, he examines how the health and political system would respond to an emergency, such as an epidemic. He is familiar with bioterrorism policy, as well as regulatory policy, health-care quality, health-system organization and managed care.
CONTACT: (765) 496-3330, gavery@purdue.edu
Marifran Mattson
Associate professor of health communication
Mattson studies health and crisis communication. Mattson worked with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials on emergency preparedness after the 2001 anthrax scare.
CONTACT: (765) 494-7596, mmattson@purdue.edu