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Gary Cecchine

Washington Office

Natural Scientist

Media Availability

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Education

Ph.D. in biology, public policy, Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S. in marine science and biology, University of Tampa

Biography

Gary Cecchine is a natural scientist at RAND with a background in biology, public policy, and national security. His research includes environmental and science policy, emergency planning and response, and countering bioterrorism.

Research Focus

Biology; toxicology; environmental health; biological and chemical terrorism; sustainability; risk assessment and communication; biotechnology; management systems; scientific funding and policy

Recent Projects

  • Emergency response to terrorist attacks and natural disasters
  • Ecosystem management and health
  • Research funding management
  • Civil-military relations

Research Focus

Science and environmental policy, homeland security and bioterrorism, emergency preparedness, military health, national security

Recent Projects

  • Role of the military in emergency response
  • Infectious disease and national security
  • Countering bioterrorism threats
  • Occupational health and wellness in the military
  • Establishing research funding organizations internationally

Previous Positions

Management Systems Consultant and Auditor, Det Norske Veritas (USA); Officer, Regular Army, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army

Selected Publications

Foundation for Integrating Employee Health Activities for Active Duty Personnel in the Department of Defense, Gary Cecchine et al., RAND Corporation, 2009

Hurricane Katrina: Lessons for Army Planning and Operations, Lynn E. Davis et al., RAND Corporation, 2007

Infectious Disease and National Security: Strategic Information Needs, Gary Cecchine and Melinda Moore, RAND Corporation, 2006

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