Kathryn Brinsfield

About the Author

Kathryn Brinsfield, MD, MPH, is a distinguished physician, public health expert, and author renowned for her contributions to emergency and disaster medicine. With decades of experience in clinical practice, policy development, and crisis response, she has served in key leadership roles, including as Chief Medical Officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where she coordinated national disaster preparedness and response efforts. Brinsfield's expertise bridges the gap between medical science and real-world application, offering practical guidance for healthcare professionals navigating high-stakes environments. Her seminal work, Oxford American Handbook of Disaster Medicine (Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine), provides an essential, portable resource for managing mass casualty incidents, infectious disease outbreaks, and environmental hazards, reflecting her commitment to equipping the medical community with actionable knowledge to save lives in times of crisis.