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What the experts are saying:

“With the emphasis of all media shifting from ‘if’ it will strike to ‘when’ it will strike, people are fearful and anxious about the imminent threat …, They may not process all the information that is available and may succumb to bogus claims of efficacious protection against the avian flu.”

-Joydeep Srivastava, associate marketing professor.
Dr. Srivastava is an expert in consumer decision making and consumer psychology.
Phone: 301.405.9665. Email: srivasta@rhsmith.umd.edu 

“Early warning systems monitor data sources that would contain an early signature of an (avian flu) outbreak. This includes over-the-counter medication sales and complaints of patients when they first reach emergency departments.”

- Galit Shmueli, assistant professor of management science and statistics.
Dr. Shmueli is known for her research contributions to developing bio-surveillance systems.
Phone: 301-405-9679. Email: gshmueli@rhsmith.umd.edu 

“Worst case: A severe avian flu pandemic could cause a breakdown in the global economy, setting back globalization and economic integration a decade or more.”

-Peter Morici, business professor and a recognized expert on international economic policy,
 the World Trade Organization, and international commercial agreements.
Mobile phone: 703-618-4338. Email: pmorici@rhsmith.umd.edu