Journal article
Breaking Down Silos: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Mitigate Indoor Airborne Pathogen Transmission
Health security, v 24(1), pp 7-14
12 Feb 2026
PMID: 41674314
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Addressing indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for reducing respiratory disease risks. In this commentary, we highlight the need for increased connections between typically siloed engineering and health disciplines to tackle remaining IAQ knowledge gaps that, if closed, would enhance IAQ applications and health. We provide actionable insights for policymakers, building designers, and funding agencies, recommending multidisciplinary research to support (1) increasing understanding of the complex and multifactorial variables in human infection, (2) using physical and mathematical models to understand disease transmission, and (3) determining the effectiveness of layered interventions in different environments. Addressing these knowledge gaps will help in the delivery of cost-effective IAQ solutions that reduce infectious disease risks in workplaces, schools, homes, and other indoor environments.
Metrics
1 Record Views
Details
- Title
- Breaking Down Silos: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Mitigate Indoor Airborne Pathogen Transmission
- Creators
- Alex ZhuWilliam P Bahnfleth - Pennsylvania State UniversityRichard BrunsGiorgio Buonanno - Università degli studi di Cassino e del Lazio MeridionaleDavid Fisman - University of TorontoCria O Gregory - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCharles Nathan Haas - Drexel University, Civil, Architectural, and Environmental EngineeringBenjamin Jones - University of NottinghamKazukiyo Kumagai - California Department of Public HealthGeorgia K Lagoudas - Brown UniversityYuguo Li - University of Hong KongAlexander Linder - Johns Hopkins University PressDonald Milton - University of Maryland, College ParkLidia Morawska - Queensland University of TechnologyScott W Olesen - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionPaula Olsiewski - Johns Hopkins UniversityLew Radonovich - Johns Hopkins UniversityPawel Wargocki - Technical University of DenmarkGigi K Gronvall - Johns Hopkins University
- Publication Details
- Health security, v 24(1), pp 7-14
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001688718400001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105034930105
- Other Identifier
- 991022172970104721
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This publication has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:
InCites Highlights
Data related to this publication, from InCites Benchmarking & Analytics tool:
- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- International collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health