Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • DrPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1983
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  Duke Appointment History

  • 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

  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Disinfectants
  • Drug Compounding
  • Environmental Health
  • Fungi
  • Health Facilities
  • Hepatitis B
  • Infection
  • Medical Waste
  • Occupational Diseases
  • Occupational Health
  • Protective Devices
  • Spores, Fungal
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Maps Where Children Matter: GIS-Based Predictive Risk Models for Directing Housing Intervention Programs 2002 - 2005
  • Biohazard Science/Occupational Enviromental Health Survey awarded by National Institutes of Health 1993 - 1997
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • 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 (January 1, 2016): 71–78. https://doi.org/10.1177/1535676016651249.
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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 (January 1, 2016): 71–78. https://doi.org/10.1177/1535676016651249.
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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.
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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.
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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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

  • NORA Interdisciplinary Seminar. The Changing Face of Indoor Air Quality. NC OCHERC, University of North Carolina. 2010  2010
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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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