Science Needs for Microbial Forensics: Developing Initial International Research Priorities

This volume identifies scientific needs that must be addressed to improve the capabilities of microbial forensics to investigate infectious disease outbreaks and provide evidence of sufficient quality to support legal proceedings and the development of government policies.

This book discusses issues of sampling, validation, data sharing, reference collection, research priorities, global disease monitoring, and training and education to promote international collaboration and further advance the field.

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Summary
1 Introduction: What Is Microbial Forensics and Why Is It Important?
2 Microbial Science: Ecology, Diversity, and Characterizing the Microbial World
3 Microbial Forensics and Clinical and Public Health Considerations: Commonalities and Differences
4 Clinical and Forensic Approaches to Microbial Identification
5 Sampling and Preservation Methods
6 Validation and Reference Materials for Microbial Forensics
7 Bio informatics and Data
8 Findings and Conclusions: Initial Prioritized Science Needs for Microbial Forensics
References
Appendix A: Committee Biographies
Appendix B: Convening Organizations
Appendix C: Agenda
Appendix D: List of Participants
Appendix E: List of Presentations
Appendix F: Speaker Biographies