Dr. Freddy A. Paniagua is retired Tenured Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, and currently Adjunct Professor at UTMB. Dr. Paniagua was (2009-2010) associated with the Faculty Research Participation Program at the U.S. Public Health Command (USPHC) administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), and assigned To The Behavioral and Social Health Outcomes Program (BSHOP). Dr.
Sandra A. Black was a senior epidemiologists associated with BSHOP at the time this book was produced. Dr. Shayne M. Gallaway is a senior epidemiologist at BSHOP. Ms. Michelle A. Coombs is also associated with BSHOP and is a doctoral clinical psychology student, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, California.
Commentaries can be addressed to Dr. Paniagua, e-mail: faguapan@aol.com.