Wayne R. Thomann
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health
Office Hours
8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine & Community Health,Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021
Contact Information
- 5 Genome Court, Room 129 Environmental Safety Building, Durham, NC 27710
- Box 3914 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
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thoma010@mc.duke.edu
(919) 684-6320
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- DrPH, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1983
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Duke Appointment History
- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine & Community Health,Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine and Community Health 2006 - 2020
- Assistant Research Professor in Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University 2005 - 2008
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Community and Family Medicine, Family Medicine & Community Health,Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine and Community Health 1994 - 2006
- Expertise
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Subject Headings
- Research
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Selected Grants
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Schwartz, A., M. Stiegel, N. Greeson, A. Vogel, W. Thomann, M. Brown, G. D. Sempowski, et al. “Decontamination and Reuse of N95 Respirators with Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor to Address Worldwide Personal Protective Equipment Shortages During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic.” Applied Biosafety 25, no. 2 (June 1, 2020): 67–70. https://doi.org/10.1177/1535676020919932.Full Text Open Access Copy
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Greeson, Nicole Mh, William Mixon, Kirk Huslage, Matthew A. Stiegel, and Wayne R. Thomann. “Quality Control: Hand and Glove Sanitizing in Sterile Compounding, Part 2.” Int J Pharm Compd 23, no. 6 (November 2019): 467–71.Link to Item
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Greeson, Nicole Mh, William Mixon, Kirk Huslage, Matthew A. Stiegel, and Wayne R. Thomann. “Quality Control: Hand and Glove Sanitizing in Sterile Compounding, Part 1.” Int J Pharm Compd 23, no. 5 (September 2019): 387–91.Link to Item
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Alderman, T. S., M. A. Stiegel, R. A. Estes, W. R. Thomann, and G. D. Sempowski. “Field-testing method for loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators equipped with HEPA filters.” Applied Biosafety 21, no. 2 (June 1, 2016): 71–78. https://doi.org/10.1177/1535676016651249.Full Text
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Alderman, T. S., M. A. Stiegel, R. A. Estes, W. R. Thomann, and G. D. Sempowski. “Field-testing method for loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators equipped with HEPA filters.” Applied Biosafety 21, no. 2 (June 1, 2016): 71–78. https://doi.org/10.1177/1535676016651249.Full Text
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Moehring, Rebekah W., Sarah S. Lewis, Pamela J. Isaacs, Wiley A. Schell, Wayne R. Thomann, Mary M. Althaus, Kevin C. Hazen, et al. “Outbreak of bacteremia due to Burkholderia contaminans linked to intravenous fentanyl from an institutional compounding pharmacy.” Jama Intern Med 174, no. 4 (April 2014): 606–12. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13768.Full Text Link to Item
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Miranda, Marie Lynn, Mayra Alicia Overstreet Galeano, Brack Hale, and Wayne R. Thomann. “Crawl spaces as reservoirs for transmission of mold to the livable part of the home environment.” Rev Environ Health 26, no. 3 (2011): 205–13. https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh.2011.028.Full Text Link to Item
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Alderman, T. S., W. R. Thomann, and D. L. Hunt. “Assessment of bioaerosol reduction methods in stem cell transplant units at a University Hospital.” Iaq Conference, December 1, 2004.
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Burroughs, H. E. B., and W. R. Thomann. “Moisture, mold, and HVAC insulating mechanical systems from problems.” Construction Specifier 57, no. 10 (October 1, 2004): 56–64.
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Dement, John M., Lisa A. Pompeii, Truls Østbye, Carol Epling, Hester J. Lipscomb, Tamara James, Michael J. Jacobs, George Jackson, and Wayne Thomann. “An integrated comprehensive occupational surveillance system for health care workers.” Am J Ind Med 45, no. 6 (June 2004): 528–38. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20017.Full Text Link to Item
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Thomann, Wayne R. “Chemical safety in animal care, use, and research.” Ilar J 44, no. 1 (2003): 13–19. https://doi.org/10.1093/ilar.44.1.13.Full Text Link to Item
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Liu, W. H., M. A. Medina, W. Thomann, W. T. Piver, and T. L. Jacobs. “Optimization of intermittent pumping schedules for aquifer remediation using a genetic algorithm.” Journal of the American Water Resources Association 36, no. 6 (January 1, 2000): 1335–48. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.2000.tb05730.x.Full Text
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Frazier, L. M., W. R. Thomann, and G. W. Jackson. “Occupational hazards in the hospital, doctor's office, and other health care facilities.” N C Med J 56, no. 5 (May 1995): 189–95.Link to Item
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Tulis, J., and W. R. Thomann. “Medical waste management. Federal perspective and North Carolina program.” N C Med J 53, no. 7 (July 1992): 345–48.Link to Item
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Frazier, L. M., J. W. Cromer, K. M. Andolsek, G. N. Greenberg, W. R. Thomann, and W. Stopford. “Teaching occupational and environmental medicine in primary care residency training programs: experience using three approaches during 1984-1991.” Am J Med Sci 302, no. 1 (July 1991): 42–45. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000441-199107000-00010.Full Text Link to Item
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Street, A. C., T. Z. Weddle, W. R. Thomann, E. W. Lundberg, G. W. Jackson, and J. D. Hamilton. “Persistence of antibody in healthcare workers vaccinated against hepatitis B.” Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 11, no. 10 (October 1990): 525–30. https://doi.org/10.1086/646086.Full Text Link to Item
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FEILD, R. A., and W. R. THOMANN. “IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE CHEMICAL WASTE MINIMIZATION PROGRAM.” Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 193 (April 5, 1987): 49-CHAS.Link to Item
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THOMANN, W. R., and R. A. FEILD. “AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HAZARD COMMUNICATION COMPLIANCE.” Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 191 (April 13, 1986): 2-CHAS.Link to Item
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Thomann, W. R., and G. B. Hill. “Modified extraction procedure for gas-liquid chromatography applied to the identification of anaerobic bacteria.” J Clin Microbiol 23, no. 2 (February 1986): 392–94. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.23.2.392-394.1986.Full Text Link to Item
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- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- Evolution of the Collaboration Between the Safety Office and the Department of Chemistry at Duke University . 252nd ACS National Meeting . ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety Awards. 2016 2016
- Joint Commission: Integrating the Environment of Care, Life Safety, and Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare and Education Leaders Forum. FM Global Conference. 2015 2015
- Panel Discussion: Best Practices, Remediation, Response Time, Workshop on Impacts of Moisture in Built Environment: Prevention, Evaluation, Response, and Due Diligence. ASTM D-22 Spring Meeting. ASTM. 2015 2015
- Suitability Assessment for Tier 1 Select Agents – Addressing The CDC Requirements. Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s EH&S Leadership Conference. 2014 2014
- Humidification Systems as Potential Sources of Indoor Contaminants. ASHRAE Seminar: Indoor Moisture and Health. ASHRAE. 2012 2012
- Management Practices for Dual Use Research of Concern. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . Washington, DC. 2012 2012
- Review and Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern. Council on Governmental Relations (GOGR) Annual Meeting. 2012 2012
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
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Service to the Profession
- Vice Chair, North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission. 2013 - 2017 2013 - 2017
- Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, SPC 188, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems.. 2012 - 2015 2012 - 2015
- Vice Chair, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, SSPC 62.1, Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality. 2012 - 2016 2012 - 2016
- Member, NIH Design Requirements Manual Revision Committee. 2010 - 2017 2010 - 2017
- Member, TC 9.6 on Healthcare, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. 2010 - 2017 2010 - 2017
- Member, ASTM D-22.08 Committee on Fungal Contaminants, Indoor Air Quality. 2008 - 2017 2008 - 2017
- NIH Blue Ribbon Panel for the Risk Assessment of the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory at Boston University. 2008 - 2012 2008 - 2012
- Member, ASTM D-22 Committee on Indoor Air Quality. 1990 - 2017 1990 - 2017
- Chair, Non-Ionizing Radiation Subcommittee, North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission. 1988 - 2017 1988 - 2017
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Service to Duke
- Security Camera Oversight Committee. 2015 - 2017 2015 - 2017
- DUH. Sterile Preparation Oversight COmmittee. 2014 - 2017 2014 - 2017
- DUH. DUH Safety Assessment Team (S.A.T.). 2013 - 2016 2013 - 2016
- Duke University Emergency Management Council. 2013 - 2017 2013 - 2017
- Emergency Management Steering Committee. 2013 - 2017 2013 - 2017
- DUH. Performance Improvement Oversight Committee. 2012 - 2017 2012 - 2017
- School of Medicine Risk Assessment Committee. 2011 - 2017 2011 - 2017
- SoM. Stem Cell Oversight Committee. 2011 - 2017 2011 - 2017
- SoM. Cell Therapy Steering Committee. 2010 - 2017 2010 - 2017
- Workers' Compensation Oversight Committee. 2005 - 2017 2005 - 2017
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). January 1, 1986 - 2017 1986 - 2017
- Duke University Safety Committee. 1985 - 2017 1985 - 2017
- DUH. Hospital Infection Control Committee. 1983 - 2017 1983 - 2017
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