Ziad Kazzi MD FACMT FAACT

Ziad Kazzi MD FACMT FAACT Profile Photo

Professor of Emergency Medicine, Emory University

President, American College of Medical Toxicology;
Associate Medical Director, Region 1 Regional Disaster Response System-SRDRS, Emory University

1074: From Wastewater to Radiological Readiness: Detecting and Responding to Public Health Threats
Feb. 23, 2026

1074: From Wastewater to Radiological Readiness: Detecting and Responding to Public Health Threats

On today's episode, Allison Wheeler from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shares how her team detected measles in wastewater before clinical cases appeared, helping local partners identify an outbreak early to act quickly. Then, Ziad Kazzi from Emory University breaks down what a radiological incident really looks like, from accidental exposures to nuclear incidents, and what a manageable response looks like.