Yes, biological risk management is my current field (at personal, institutional and national levels of risk management). My degree is in cellular pathology, I was a diplomat spending time negotiating… (View Post)

Masks work in limited contexts, such as laboratory workers and healthcare professionals who are more likely to be exposed than others. They do not work when misused. In addition to the misuses Ian li… (View Post)

I think it can be very dangerous to take one person's or one profession's take on an issue as pervasive and complex as the risks of an epidemic. Societal responses to pandemics is a truly m… (View Post)

My impression viewing the debate was that Warren, Steyer, Klobuchar and Mayor Pete are no longer relevant. It's between Bernie, Bloomberg and Biden. (View Post)

I think processed carbs are the worst, but certain natural carbs also have a high glycemic index and, for me, are best avoided or limited. Alas, potatoes, rice, pasta and bread all fall in that categ… (View Post)