8 July 2005
Monash University can provide expert comment on a variety of issues related to the bomb attacks in London. Experts include:
Terrorism: Dr David Wright-Neville is a senior lecturer with the Global Terrorism Project in the School of Political and Social Inquiry and a well-respected expert on terrorism. Previously he was a senior terrorism analyst in the Office of National Assessments. Dr Wright-Neville can be contacted on 0412 926 855.
International security: Dr Andrew Butfoy is a senior lecturer in the School of Political and Social Inquiry. Dr Butfoy can provide background information on security related issues. Dr Butfoy can be contacted on (03) 9509 0473.
Impact on hospitals/ pre-hospital responses/ trauma system responses : Professor Peter Cameron is head of the pre-hospital emergency and trauma unit at Monash, academic director of the emergency and trauma centre at The Alfred hospital and assistant director of the National Trauma Research Institute. Professor Cameron can be contacted on (03) 9276 2000.
Psychological impact of trauma: Associate Professor David Clarke is deputy head of the Department of Psychological Medicine. Dr Clarke can be contacted on (03) 9594 1479.
Effects on children: Psychology Professor Bruce Tonge can also talk about post-traumatic reactions in children. Professor Tonge can be contacted on (03) 9594 1354.
Public transport security: Professor Graeme Currie holds a personal chair in public transport at Monash. He can speak about the implications of the attack on the public transport system in London . Professor Currie can be contacted on 0414 852 699.
Media portrayals of terrorism: Ms Amanda Third is a senior lecturer in communications and media studies at Monash. Ms Third can be contacted on 0414 471 554.
For more information contact Media Communications on (03) 9905 9315 or 0417 603 400. Or go to expertline, Monash University 's online database of academics at http://www.monash.edu.au/news /expertline
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