Press Room

ASTHO Applauds the Nomination of Tara O'Toole

(Arlington,VA) May 8, 2009 – “It is hard to imagine anyone more qualified to fill the role of U.S. Under Secretary for Science and Technology,” said Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA, executive director of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.

“Dr. O’Toole is a recognized and widely respected international expert on biological weapons and terrorism. She has been a champion for state and local public health preparedness since the anthrax attacks of 2001. Dr. OToole’s leadership and insight have been invaluable to public health departments as they have developed strategies and plans to meet every emergency from bioterrorism to an influenza pandemic. She will be a major asset to the Department of Homeland Security,” said Jarris