Rachel D. Schwartz, began working with the Institute of Biosecurity in 2000 as a writing and research consultant. In 2006 she joined the Institute of Biosecurity as a full-time researcher with a special interest in pandemic and epidemic preparedness, and as assistant professor in 2007. She has worked with the State of Missouri, Department of Health and Senior Services, to produce an updated state pandemic preparedness plan. Her current research and publications are focused on pandemic preparedness in correctional settings, overcoming preparedness paralysis in public and private institutions and government, and minimizing role abandonment among workers during disaster events. She is currently in the process of developing an online pedagogy class for Instructors teaching in online programs, and also teaches Public Health and Disasters, and Social and Cultural aspects of Disaster preparedness in the MS Biosecurity program.

During the 2005-2006 year, Dr. Schwartz received a grant from Roche Pharmeceuticals to develop pandemic planning for correctional institutions, while in 2006-2007 she is working on a grant for Meridian to develop educational material in a variety of media for the proper understanding and use of nerve gas antidotes.
 

Education
MS in Biosecurity (expected spring 2008)- Saint Louis University
PhD- Washington University

Publications