KOSEN 한인과학기술자네트워크

Emergency and Environmental Health Services Primary Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control Deadline: 4/1/2001; 8/1/2001; 12/1/2001 KEYWORDS Geographic Information System (GIS) Based Population Estimation and Sampling Software for Natural Disasters and Complex (Refugee) Emergencies Develop a software "add-on" compatible with major GIS packages, including ArcView and ArcInfo, which will simplify and streamline a GIS based population estimation method developed by CDC, for use in natural disasters and international complex emergencies. This software will also be able to simplify and guide area-based cluster sampling for public health surveillance. Field test the utility and accuracy of the software by comparing results from other sampling and estimation methods. Outcome indicators should include complexity of use, time, and human resources needed to estimate a population and guide an area based cluster sample. Develop an operations manual to use the software in conjunction with major GIS packages and common data sources. Consolidation of Guidelines and Recommendations Regarding Health and Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies Produce a computer program containing all important guidelines and recommendations pertaining to health and public health in humanitarian emergencies. This may involve obtaining copyright permission to reproduce this material onto a compact electronic data storage medium, such as CD-ROM. Create software to allow dynamic searches of all materials, manipulation of text, and printing text and graphics. Test the acceptability of this new reference tool among members of the field staff of non-governmental organizations, donor governments, and United Nations agencies. Rapid Extraction Device for Chemical Mass Casualties Develop a simple device for the rapid extraction from the contaminated area (hot zone) of non-ambulatory mass casualties resulting from a chemical weapon release. This device will facilitate the rapid removal of victims from the contaminated area to an area more proximate to the decontamination and treatment zones. It will be attached by rope to winches or other similar mechanisms to pull victims to the decontaminated area. By reducing the time of extraction, victims will receive treatment and decontamination sooner, improving the probability of survival. The device should be inexpensive (EMS units will need multiple devices), easily applied (workers will be wearing cumbersome protective gear), must be free of sharp edges (device should not violate workers’ protective suits), and should provide reasonable protection of the victim's head and upper body (they will potentially be dragged over rough terrain). Other requirements include the ability to be used multiple times during the same event, able to be decontaminated after an event, require minimal storage space, and be lightweight. Training in the use of the device should be minimal. Field testing of the device will be necessary to evaluate effectiveness and durability. For additional information on research topics, contact: Gregg Leeman Office of the Director National Center for Environmental Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mail Stop F29 4770 Buford Highway, NE Atlanta, GA 30341-3724 (770) 488-7268; Fax: (770) 488-4178 For administrative and business information, contact: Joanne Wojcik Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Procurement and Grants Office Mail Stop E13 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341 (770) 488-2717; Fax: (770)488-2777 Email: jcw6@cdc.gov NOTE: The Solicitations listed on this site are partial copies from the various SBIR agency solicitations and are not necessarily the latest and most up-to-date. For this reason, you should always use the suggested links on our reference pages. These will take you directly to the appropriate agency information where you can read the official version of the solicitation you are interested in. The official link for this page is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm Solicitation closing dates are: April 1, August 1, and December 1, 2001