ACRP Insight Event: Airport Roles in Reducing Transmission of Communicable Diseases

TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is hosting its first Insight Event on Airport Roles in Reducing Transmission of Communicable Diseases on March 6-7, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Airport and public health professionals will discuss key challenges and issues facing the aviation sector in reducing the transmission of communicable diseases. Participants will hear from airport officials and public health experts who were involved with past outbreaks, discuss experiences and preparedness for future outbreaks, and exchange ideas with thought leaders on emerging trends and challenges.

There is no cost to attend the event, but participants must register in advance. Featured speakers include:

• CAPT Martin Cetron, MD, Director of the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Dr. Ansa Jordaan, Chief of Aviation Medicine Section, International Civil Aviation Organization

National public health experts and airport officials will discuss key issues and real-world airport experiences with outbreaks and preparedness for future events. Participate in facilitated discussions and exercises on emerging trends and challenges.