Joseph Justin Contiguglia
professor of clinical environmental health sciences
Department(s):
Environmental Health Sciences
Email:
jcontigu@tulane.edu
Research Interests:
The application of good science, operational analysis, and infrastructure planning in the development and implementation of effective operational models for disaster management; development and implementation of effective guidelines and standards for disaster response
Professional Achievements:
Elected to Delta Omega Honor Society, Eta Chapter, 2006
Tulane University SPHTM, Champion of Public Health, 2005
US Department of Justice Award for Public Service, 2004
Flight Surgeon of the Year, USAF, 1979
Flight Surgeon of the Year, Pacific Air Forces, 1979
Fellow, American College of Preventive Medicine
Fellow, Aerospace Medical Association
Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine (London)
Military decorations include:
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal 5 OLC
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal 2 OLC
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal 3 Devices
Educational Background:
BA, sociology, Columbia College, New York City
MD, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
MPH&TM, tropical medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
MBA, operations management, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas
Residency in Aerospace Medicine, USAFSAM, Brooks AFB, Texas.
Residency in Internal Medicine, Cabrini Medical Center, NYU
Board Certification, American Board of Preventive Medicine
Board Certification, American Board of Medical Management
Board Certification, Certifying Commission in Medical Management
Publications:
Contiguglia JJ. Counterterrorism incident command. CD. South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness, Tulane University, 2004.
Contiguglia JJ. WMD terrorism: dealing with risks and consequences. Five course CD. South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness, Tulane University, 2004.
Voge VM, Rosado NR, Contiguglia JJ. Sickle cell anemia trait in the military aircrew population: a report from the military aviation safety subcommittee of the aviation safety committee. Aviation Space & Environmental Medicine: 62(11), 1099-1102; Nov 1991.
Contiguglia JJ. AIDS: RAAF personnel bulletin. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: 87/1:2-6, Jan 1987.
Bayliss GJA, Bickmore JC, Contiguglia JJ. Report of the joint working party on AIDS. Canberra, A.C.T., Australia: Australian Defence Force Internal Publication, 1986.
Contiguglia JJ, ed. The flight surgeon’s checklist. 2nd ed. San Antonio, Texas: Society of USAF Flight Surgeons, Feb 1982.
Contiguglia JJ. The epidemiology of gastric carcinoma in the province of Siena. Tesi di Laurea. Siena, Italy: University of Siena, Jun 1975.
Personal Statement:
In addition to his position as clinical professor in environmental health at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Dr. Contiguglia is a member of the teaching faculty of the South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness & South Central Public Health Leadership Institute. He additionally serves as a consultant on public health and homeland security to the state departments of health of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas and the City of New Orleans. He has recently served on the ASPH Collaboration Groups for Chemical/Radiation Preparedness Education and Pandemic Influenza and is a member of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LA DHH) Pandemic Influenza Clinical Forum, The LA DHH Medical Special Needs Shelter Task Force and the LA DHH Public Health Block Grant Advisory Committee.
Contact Information:
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
504.988.4629
Fax: 228 872-7047
Level of Instruction:
graduate
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