Podcasts about emerging infectious diseases

Are you ready for measles to walk through your doors? In this episode of the 5 Second Rule, hosts Kelly and Lerenza talk with experts Tiffany Dogan and Pam Falk about the measles resurgence in the U.S., response strategies, and how infection preventionists can act fast. Discover powerful tools like the APIC measles playbook and the updated APIC Text Chapter, plus real-life stories, insights, and frontline tips to keep your team informed and ready. Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC and Lerenza L. Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guests: Pamela Falk, MPH, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC Pam Falk is President of Pamela S. Falk Consulting and a fellow of both APIC and SHEA, with over 40 years of infection prevention experience across acute, ambulatory, and long-term care settings. She has presented nationally and contributed to key resources, including the CDC/Johns Hopkins Ebola PPE training video and Elsevier's TJC/OSHA Course Review. Pam has held leadership roles within APIC, including serving on the National Education Committee and as past Education Chair of the Atlanta chapter. She developed several interactive learning experiences for APIC's national conferences and is current faculty for APIC's EPI Intensive and ASC courses. She also contributes to APIC's Emerging Infectious Diseases task force.   Tiffany Dogan, MPH, CIC Tiffany Dogan is the Infection Prevention Program Manager at UCLA Health with 14 years of experience building strong IPC programs in large academic medical centers. She holds an MPH from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and is passionate about developing the next generation of infection preventionists while elevating the profile of MPH'ers in the field. She has spent over 12 years teaching infection prevention at the college level, where she brings complex concepts to life in ways that are clear, engaging, and empowering. Tiffany is a trusted voice on leading with influence – not authority – and has presented her insights at local and national APIC conferences. She approaches her role with a blend of science and soul, knowing the most meaningful impact happens at the intersection of character and connection. Resources: Project Firstline micro-learn APIC website on measles with CDC links APIC Playbook

Another food poisoning outbreak linked to McDonalds several months ago has taken a sinister new twist. One person died and 104 got infected by E. coli they caught from a popular menu-meal item sold at McDonald's restaurants. According to the CDCs National Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, outbreaks, hospitalizations and deaths from E. coli are on the rise. A new studythis week from researchers at the University of California San Diego believethey've found a potential link between E. coli and colon cancer. Move Over, Meditation ‘New Wellness' Trend Taking Over TikTok' Meet Bed Rotting: Gen Z's viral obsession with spending entire days marinating in bed, doomscrolling and calling it ‘self-care.' Supporters say it's a mentalhealth reset; critics say it's glorified burnout with a side of crumpled Cheeto dust. Is this the ultimate recharge hack… or just a fancy term for avoiding adulthood? We dig into science (and the snacks) behind the movement.Dr. Bob and Dr. Brockman take calls and emails from listeners

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, a founding director of the Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about lessons learned from the pandemic and how prepared we are for the next one.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of letting a parrot stir you coffee with a spoon every day. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky

On this inspiring episode of Mastery Unleashed, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist who transitioned from a prestigious medical career to a thriving second act as an artist. Vasu shares her journey from medicine to art, exploring how creativity can be a tool for healing, self-expression, and resilience. ABOUT DR. VASUDr. Vasu Tolia, is a celebrated visual artist and physician whose work bridges art and healing. Her abstract and semi-abstract artworks are designed to inspire and soothe, making them ideal for therapeutic spaces. Her painting "The World United" was featured on the CDC's *Emerging Infectious Diseases* journal cover. With numerous awards to her name, including the Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award, Vasu combines her medical expertise with her artistic vision to create emotionally resonant work. At "Thrive in '25," she will share her insights on the effects of art on the brain to help on focus and healing. GET DR. VASU'S GENEROUS GIFTFree Gift: How To Select And Display Art Like A ProElevate your space with the perfect art arrangement! This guide provides practical tips and professional insights into selecting and displaying art for maximum visual and emotional impact. Learn how to create harmony with your surroundings and tell your unique story through thoughtfully chosen art pieces. Whether for your home or office, this resource ensures you'll master the art of display effortlessly.ACCESS THIS GIFT AND MANY MORE LINKS SHARED ON THE SHOWwww.vasutolia.artwww.facebook.com/vasutoliaInstagram @toliavasuwww.linkedin.com/in/vasundhara-tolia-79695a34/ ABOUT OUR SHOWMastery Unleashed is a podcast for success-driven women who want to empower their thoughts, design their dream businesses, and build beautiful lives that are aligned with their destinies—hosted by Bestselling Author and Business Strategist Christie Ruffino.Each episode features today's top influencers and entrepreneurs on the rise as they share empowering stories and ninja tips meant to become the FUEL that will ignite a positive change in YOUR life and the lives of others.ABOUT OUR FREE GIFT VAULT GET THIS GIFT AND MANY MORE HERE: https://masteryunleashedpodcast.com/gift-signup/

The epizootic of 1872 was a massive outbreak of a flulike illness primarily among horses in North America, Central America, and some islands in the Caribbean. Research: "WHEN A FLU REINED IN NEW YORK." States News Service, 28 Apr. 2020. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A622209555/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=2bf7de71. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025. Andrews, Thomas G. “Influenza’s Progress: The Great Epizootic Flu of 1872-73 in the North American West.” Utah Historical Quarterly. Vol. 89. No. 1. Andrews, Thomas G. “The Great Horse Flu of 1872-1873.” The Bill Lane Center for the American West. Stanford University. https://west.stanford.edu/events/great-horse-flu-1872-1873 Andrews, Thomas. “The Great Horse Flu of 1872-1873.” Bill Lane Center for the American West Stanford Department of History. 5/4/2023. https://west.stanford.edu/events/great-horse-flu-1872-1873 Bierer, Bert W. “History of Animal Plagues of North America.” USDA. 1939. https://archive.org/details/CAT75660671/page/22/mode/1up Department of Health, the City of New York. “Report on the Epizootic Influenza Among Horses in 1872-73.” https://archive.org/details/reportdepartmen05unkngoog/page/n259/mode/1up Durkin, Kevin. “The Great Epizootic of 1872.” Reprinted from SustainLife: uarterly Journal of the Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Culture. Fall 2012. https://www.heritagebarns.com/the-great-epizootic-of-1872 Freeberg, Ernest. “The Horse Flu Epidemic That Brought 19th-Century America to a Stop.” Smithsonian. 12/4/2020. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-horse-flu-epidemic-brought-19th-century-america-stop-180976453/ Judson, A B. “History and Course of the Epizoötic among Horses upon the North American Continent in 1872-73.” Public health papers and reports vol. 1 (1873): 88-109. Judson, A.B. “Report on the Origin and Progress of the Epizootic among Horses in 1872, With a Table of Mortality in New York (Illustrated with Maps). The Veterinarian : a monthly journal of veterinary science. Volume 47 (Vol. 20 of Fourth Series), January - December 1874. https://archive.org/details/s2023id1378227/page/492/mode/1up Kelly, John. "Why the long face? Because in 1872, nearly every horse in Washington got very ill." Washingtonpost.com, 5 Nov. 2016. Gale OneFile: Business, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A468927553/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=26db57c2. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025. Kheraj, Sean. “The Great Epizootic of 1872-73.” NiCHE. https://niche-canada.org/2018/05/03/the-great-epizootic-of-1872-73/ Kheraj, Sean. “The Great Epizootic of 1872–73: Networks of Animal Disease in North American Urban Environments.” Environmental History, July 2018, Vol. 23, No. 3 (July 2018). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/48554105 Law, James. “Influenza in Horses.” Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1872. 1874. https://archive.org/details/reportofcommissi1872unit/page/203/mode/1up Lazarus, Oliver. “The Great Epizootic of 1872: Pandemics, Animals, and Modernity in 19th-Century New York City.” The Gotham Center for New York City History. 2/25/2021. https://www.gothamcenter.org/blog/the-great-epizootic-of-1872 Liautard, A.F. “Report on the Epizootic, as it Appeared in New York.” Report of the Department of Health, the City of New York. https://archive.org/details/reportdepartmen05unkngoog/page/n295/mode/1up McCloskey, Patrick J. “The Great Boston Fire & Epizootic of 1872.” Dakota Digital Review. 12/3/2020. https://dda.ndus.edu/ddreview/the-great-boston-fire-epizootic-of-1872/ McClure, James P. “The Epizootic of 1872: Horses and Disease in a Nation in Motion.” New York History , JANUARY 1998, Vol. 79, No. 1 (JANUARY 1998). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23182287 McShane, Clay. “Gelded Age Boston.” The New England Quarterly , Jun., 2001, Vol. 74, No. 2 (Jun., 2001). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3185479 Morens and Taubenberger (2010) An avian outbreak associated with panzootic equine influenza in 1872: an early example of highly pathogenic avian influenza? Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses 4(6), 373–377. Powell, James. “The Great Epizootic.” The Historical Society of Ottawa. https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/publications/ottawa-stories/momentous-events-in-the-city-s-life/the-great-epizootic Sack, Alexandra, et al. "Equine Influenza Virus--A Neglected, Reemergent Disease Threat." Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 25, no. 6, June 2019, pp. 1185+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2506.161846. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025. Stolte, Daniel. “UA Study on Flu Evolution May Change Textbooks, History Books.” University of Arizona. https://news.arizona.edu/news/ua-study-on-flu-evolution-may-change-textbooks-history-books See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo as they continue their Pathogens in Pop Culture series with a dive into the fascinating intersection of infectious diseases and the entertainment industry with esteemed guest, Dr. Saskia Popescu. Dr. Popescu, an internationally recognized infectious disease epidemiologist and global health security expert, shares her unique experiences providing epidemiological guidance and infection prevention strategies on film sets during the COVID-19 pandemic. From creative risk assessments and navigating ever-changing guidelines to the challenges of implementing health measures in diverse climate settings all around the world, Dr. Popescu provides a candid look behind the scenes of Hollywood's pandemic response. Get a glimpse into how science intersects with Hollywood magic, revealing an industry more receptive and complex than meets the eye. Tune in as we uncover the balance between safety and storytelling, and explore the uncharted territory of infectious diseases in pop culture.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestSaskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPHDr. Popescu is an internationally recognized and experienced infectious disease epidemiologist and global health security expert with a strong background in enhancing healthcare biopreparedness, outbreak response, biosecurity, infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology, biothreat analysis, and pandemic preparedness/response. Skilled communicator directing progress through policy development, project management/team leadership, and providing pragmatic and real-world insight from experiences in leading outbreak field response, biosurveillance initiatives, and healthcare biopreparedness programs.She works at the intersection of science and policy to build capacity and support implementation of policies and collaboration across key stakeholders. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she has engaged in science communication across media sources, including CNN, SkyNews, BBC, the Trevor Noah Show, This Podcast Will Kill You, NPR, Nature, Science, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, etc.HostsLauren Sauer, PhD, MScLauren is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Core Faculty of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the director of the Special Pathogens Research Network.She previously served as Director of Operations for the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness where she ran the inpatient COVID19 biobank and served on the COVID19 research steering committee for JHU. Lauren's research focuses on human subjects research in bio-emergencies and disasters, in particular, ethical implementation of research and navigating the regulatory environment. The goal of her research is to provide health care facilities with the tools needed to conduct a clinical and operational research response in emergencies.Rachel Lookadoo, JDRachel Lookadoo is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology department of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Diseases. She also acts as the Director of Public Health Policy for the Water, Climate, and Health program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Ms. Lookadoo's background is as an attorney, and she focuses on the various legal...

In this episode Dr. Murphy talks with Claudia Hawkins, MD, Director of the Center for Global Communicable and Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health. She shares her career path from a medical student in the UK to her impactful work in infectious diseases and global health at Northwestern University which includes groundbreaking  HIV and Hepatitis co-infection research.

Scientists say no immediate threat to humans The Putnam County Department of Health confirmed on Jan. 17 that the carcass of a wild goose found at Green Chimneys in Brewster last month tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. On Thursday (Jan. 30), the state Department of Agriculture and Markets said five more birds - three wild and two domestic - had tested positive at Green Chimneys, which provides therapeutic services for children that focus on animals and nature. The staff is being monitored for symptoms of illness, although none have been tested for avian flu, the county health department said. Green Chimneys has paused its public programs. The birds at Green Chimneys are among four confirmed cases of the disease statewide in the past two weeks: On Jan. 21, health officials on Long Island announced a positive case at a commercial poultry farm with over 100,000 birds. The facility, Crescent Duck Farm in Suffolk County, has been placed under quarantine while its staff is tested. Its entire stock will be destroyed. On Wednesday (Jan. 29), the Ulster County Department of Health announced that all but two of about 50 chickens and ducks at an unnamed farm had died of avian influenza. The remaining birds were euthanized. "Human contact with the birds was limited to the owners and a veterinarian, who will remain under surveillance for symptoms over the next 10 days," the department said in a statement. On Thursday, the state said it had confirmed two cases in Romulus, in the Finger Lakes, with tests pending on birds found dead on Seneca Lake and Onondaga Lake near Syracuse. Residents who encounter dead birds should avoid making contact. On Wednesday, on Perks Boulevard in Philipstown, Stephen Heath reported finding a dead hawk in his yard that did not appear to have injuries. He contacted the state Department of Environmental Conservation but was told that the agency isn't collecting further samples for testing. It advised him to triple-bag the carcass while wearing gloves and a mask before throwing it in the trash. Suspected bird flu cases can be reported online at bit.ly/DECbirdflu, but an agency representative said there's not much that can be done for wild birds. People should assume any dead bird is infected and follow the guidelines at cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is unusual for humans to be infected by avian influenza viruses and it typically occurs only because of close or lengthy unprotected contact (i.e., no gloves or respiratory or eye protection) with infected birds "or places that sick birds or their saliva, mucous and feces have touched." Infection can also occur through an intermediary animal, such as a cat or cow. The CDC has confirmed 67 cases of bird flu in humans, nearly all attributed to close contact with sick cattle or poultry, and one death, announced on Jan. 6 - an older Louisiana resident who contracted avian influenza from backyard chickens. There have been no reported human infections in New York state. The first bird flu viruses emerged in China in 1996 and Hong Kong in 1997, leading to 18 confirmed human infections. The first U.S. case was recorded in 2022. Avian influenza showed up in Dutchess County in 2022. Over the past two years, the virus has been evolving and has been detected in over 40 mammalian species, said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious diseases physician and founding director of Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases. "As of last spring, this virus has made a jump from birds into dairy cows, which has led to a scenario where many more humans may now come into contact with cows on dairy farms that are being infected," she said. "That has led to what we call 'sporadic infections,' where the infection is transmitted from an animal into humans. Thankfully, we do not see any evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission." Because tens of millions...

We (Quinn) has been avoiding this question for quite a while. I even wrote a few thousand words about it a couple months ago and didn't publish it because it was a bit of a downer. But that's kind of malpractice in a way because we promised we don't shy away from the hard stuff even if the goal is to help you understand what you can do about it. Just like there's never really an optimal time in your life to get married, or have a baby, or get arrested, there's never a good time to talk about bird flu, which means it's always the right time to talk about bird flu, and especially when you've got the best of the best on the line.What can I do about bird flu? That's today's big question and my returning guest is the wonderful Dr. Nahid Bhadelia. Dr. Bhadelia is the founding director of the BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases. She's a board certified infectious diseases physician and an associate professor at the BU School of Medicine.She served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Global COVID 19 Response for the White House COVID 19 Response Team in 2022 and 2023, where she coordinated the interagency programs for global COVID 19 vaccine donations from the United States. Nahid was also the policy lead for Project NextGen, a 5 billion dollar health and human services program aimed at developing next generation vaccines and treatments for pandemic prone coronaviruses. She also served as the interim testing coordinator for the White House mpox response team and is the Director and Co-founder of Biothreats Emergence Analysis and Communications Network, or BEACON, an open source outbreak surveillance program. -----------Have feedback or questions? Tweet us, or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.comNew here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at podcast.importantnotimportant.com.-----------Links:Keep up with Dr. Bhadelia's work at BUFollow Dr. Bhadelia on BlueskyFind air filters at Filterbuy.comLearn more about what you can do to support public healthFollow us:Subscribe to our newsletter at importantnotimportant.comSupport our work and become a Member at importantnotimportant.com/upgradeGet our merchFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ImportantNotImpFollow us on Threads: www.threads.net/@importantnotimportantSubscribe to our

Today's show is sponsored by Americans for Free Choice in Medicine -- https://www.afcm.orgDr. Adalja is an expert on infectious disease, emergency preparedness, pandemics, and the intersections of public health and national security. is a board-certified physician in internal medicine, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and critical care medicine. Dr. Adalja's expertise is frequently sought by international and national media.He has also published in such journals as the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Journal of Infectious Diseases, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Annals of Emergency Medicine, and Health Security.Dr. Adalja is a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American College of Physicians, and the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is a member of various medical societies, including the American Medical Association, the HIV Medicine Association, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.Dr. Adalja is a native of Butler, Pennsylvania, and actively practices infectious disease, critical care, and emergency medicine in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.Dr. Adalja is the Chairman of the board of Americans for Free Choice in Medicine.Reinier Schuur is the Executive Director of AFCM. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, where he specialized in the philosophy of medicine, and a Masters of Science in Philosophy of Psychiatry from King's College London. A native of the Netherlands, Reinier was a visiting Fulbright scholar at New York University and at the University of Pittsburgh. Reinier develops AFCM's educational offerings and collaborates with other organizations to educate the American public about how to advocate for their individual rights in healthcare.Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthereEnergy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein https://alexepstein.substack.com/Express VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronJoin this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3#freemarket #healthcare #Rights #individualism #AynRand #science #philosophyofscience #ethics #selfishness #egoism #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #politicsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with international infectious disease expert Dr. Eskild Petersen to discuss the current bird flu outbreak. Dr. Petersen provides an overview of the history of influenza and the origins of avian influenza (bird flu), shedding light on the ongoing outbreak in animals and its unexpected detection in cows. He explores the science behind the receptors bird flu binds to, explains the differences in these receptors between humans and animals, and highlights how they play a crucial role in determining the severity of infections and the potential for human-to-human transmission. (As of now, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission.) Finally, he outlines actionable steps for prevention, early treatment strategies, and shares his perspective on the current level of concern. Dr. Petersen is a Professor Emeritus of infectious diseases, Institute for Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, and is a member of the PandemiX Center of Excellence at Roskilde University, Denmark. He served as chair of the European Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Emerging Infections Task Force, Basel, Switzerland and is internationally renowned for his contributions to global health, travel medicine and emerging infections. He worked at the Danish national public health institute, Statens Serum Institut, from 1989 to 2003 after which he returned to clinical work in hospitals and treating patients with infectious disease. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases from 2012 to 2022 and is now Editor-in-Chief of IJID Regions. Professor Petersen has authored several textbooks, including “Infectious Disease: a Geographic Guide” now published by Routlege in its 3rd edition.You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or X.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to her monthly newsletter here.Support the show

There has been growing concern over bird flu globally in recent weeks, with a number of countries reporting cases in humans, and the first fatality from avian influenza in the US. Bird flu is a disease caused by a virus that infects birds, and sometimes other animals. Bird migration has resulted in outbreaks of the avian flu in domestic and wild birds. The H5N1 virus is the major strain circulating among wild birds worldwide, and emerged in China in the late 1990s. Will it become the next global pandemic? On this episode of Breakfast Special, Professor Gavin Smith, Director of the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School shares his expert insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: CDC/NIAID/APSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textDr. Nahid Bhadelia, MD, MALD is a board-certified infectious diseases physician who is the Founding Director of BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases ( https://www.bu.edu/ceid/about-the-center/team/nahid-bhadelia-md-mald/ ) as well an Associate Professor at the BU School of Medicine. She served the Senior Policy Advisor for Global COVID-19 Response for the White House COVID-19 Response Team in 2022-2023, where she coordinated the interagency programs for global COVID-19 vaccine donations from the United States and was the policy lead for Project NextGen, $5B HHS program aimed at developing next generation vaccines and treatments for pandemic prone coronaviruses. She also served as the interim Testing Coordinator for the White House MPOX Response Team. She is the Director and co-founder of Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON), an open source outbreak surveillance program. Between 2011-2021, Dr. Bhadelia helped develop and then served as the medical director of the Special Pathogens Unit (SPU) at Boston Medical Center, a medical unit designed to care for patients with highly communicable diseases, and a state designated Ebola Treatment Center. She was previously an associate director for BU's maximum containment research program, the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories. She has provided direct patient care and been part of outbreak response and medical countermeasures research during multiple Ebola virus disease outbreaks in West and East Africa between 2014-2019. She was the clinical lead for a DoD-funded viral hemorrhagic fever clinical research unit in Uganda, entitled Joint Mobile Emerging Disease Intervention Clinical Capability (JMEDICC) program between 2017 and 2022. Currently, she is a co-director of Fogarty funded, BU-University of Liberia Emerging and Epidemic Viruses Research training program. She was a member of the World Health Organization(WHO)'s Technical Advisory Group on Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR).  She currently serves as a member of the National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats and previously served as the chair of the National Academies Workshop Committee for Potential Research Priorities to Inform Readiness and Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) and member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Current State of Research, Development, and Stockpiling of Smallpox Medical Countermeasures.Dr. Bhadelia's research focuses on operational global health security and pandemic preparedness, including medical countermeasure evaluation and clinical care for emerging infections, diagnostics evaluation and positioning, infection control policy development, and healthcare worker training. She has health system response experience with pathogens such as H1N1, Zika, Lassa fever, Marburg virus disease, and COVID-19 at the state, national, and global levels. #NahidBhadelia #BostonUniversity #CenterOnEmergingInfectiousDiseases #HIV #EmergingInfections #Policy #Preparedness #HealthSecurity #SpecialPathogensUnit #BSL4 #Ebola #HotZones #DataScience #DiseaseSurveillance #OneHealth #H1N1 #Zika #LassaFever #MarburgVirus #Covid #InfectiousDiseases #Outbreaks #Zoonoses #Epidemics #Pandemics #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks associated by getting kissed once by your dog with tongue. Dr. Don - not risky

"A job is what you are paid for. A calling is what you are made for.”  What would you do if you could leave everything behind to pursue your passion? We all dream of a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with our purpose. But how do you take the leap from a stable career into the unknown? What's holding you back from living your life to the fullest? Explore resilience, reinvention, and the search for true calling. A story of someone who transitioned from a high-profile career in medicine to becoming a celebrated visual artist—and the lessons that could spark your own transformation.  Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist with a 46-year career, who left her stethoscope behind to pick up a paintbrush. Now an accomplished artist with works featured in prestigious publications like The Washington Post and the CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, Dr. Tolia shares how she found her calling in visual art, blending creativity with purpose.  Check out Dr. Tolia's artwork on her website and consider supporting her mission—each purchase contributes to a meaningful charity   Download Dr. Tolia's Mindful Art for Renewal: A 7-Day Journey to Calm and Creativity. This free guide is designed to help you connect with your inner creativity in just 10-15 minutes a day. Visit www.vasutolia.art/resparkyourlife to access it.  Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. www.Aaron.com

Marburg Virus Disease UpdateIn this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan is joined by infectious disease expert Dr. Nahid Bhadelia to discuss the current Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda. Recorded on October 17, 2024, this conversation delves into vital aspects including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers dealing with the outbreak. They discuss experimental treatments, mention Rwanda's use of an experimental vaccine, and emphasize that early detection and supportive care are pivotal in managing Marburg Virus Disease cases. Dr. Bhadelia highlights Marburg's similarity to Ebola in terms of transmission and symptoms, while also stressing the importance of improving data collection and vigilance for viral hemorrhagic fevers. Moreover, the episode underlines the critical role of preparedness and education across healthcare systems and touches on global factors leading to increased outbreak frequency.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestNahid Bhadelia, MD, MALD Founding Director, Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases;Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, Boston University School of Medicine;Global Health Security, Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global StudiesDr. Bhadelia is the founding director of BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases. She is a board-certified infectious diseases physician and an Associate Professor at the BU School of Medicine. She served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Global COVID-19 Response for the White House COVID-19 Response Team in 2022-2023 and the interim Testing Coordinator for the White House MPOX Response Team.HostJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).ResourcesTransmission Interrupted Ep. 23: Back to the Basics – Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and PPE: https://netec.org/transmission-interrupted/back-to-the-basics-viral-hemorrhagic-fevers-and-ppe/NETEC Resource Library Marburg Virus Disease Exhibit: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/marburg/marburgNETEC FAQ: Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/marburg/item/1890SBAR: Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/marburg/item/1891NETEC Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) PPE Matrix: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/marburg/item/1693NETEC Resource Library: https://repository.netecweb.orgAbout NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe National...

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in pasteurized milk. Dr. Don - not risky

Asia is on the cusp of a summer of life-threatening dengue fever.  Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Dengue fever case numbers have gone up across the global tropics. This includes Singapore, a model in many respects for health surveillance and epidemic control, and mosquito control. In the first quarter of 2024, Singapore recorded more than double the number of cases than in the same period in 2023.  Meanwhile across the world, Latin America and the Caribbean have been warned to prepare for their worst dengue season ever.  The long war against dengue must contend with many factors including climate, weather, and human behaviour. Even without an outbreak or epidemic, dengue may circulate silently among populations.  No single solution is perfect. Dengue vaccines have been developed, but there are four strains of the virus, and the vaccines have different degrees of efficacy.  The key to effective dengue control is health surveillance and a good laboratory system - and in Singapore's case especially, collaboration with neighbouring countries. Vaccinating populations could help complement other dengue and mosquito control measures. Globally, we discuss how countries must build urban infrastructure to be less mosquito-friendly.  Nirmal Ghosh hosts his guests who are also global dengue gurus: Dr. Duane Gubler, Emeritus Professor and founding director of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Signature Research Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School Dr. Ooi Eng Eong is a Professor in the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School Highlights (click/tap above):  2:31 Dengue vaccine - the solution for Singapore?  8:06 Important lessons from Sars and Covid-19 16:03 Why a single vaccination cannot prevent dengue entirely  17:52 Contrarian view: Global warming is not the main cause of dengue fever  20:00 Better living standards can help control mosquito-borne diseases 23:19 Should new cities consider mosquito-related issues in building plans? Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Asian Insider with Nirmal Ghosh every fourth Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on X: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's articles: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7  The Usual Place: https://str.sg/wEr7u  In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt  COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE  Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7  Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN  Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf  Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m  Hard Tackle: https://str.sg/JWRE  #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad  Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX  --- ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa  --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T  The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2  Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn  Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB  Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa  --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB  Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX  #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asia is on the cusp of a summer of life-threatening dengue fever.  Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Dengue fever case numbers have gone up across the global tropics. This includes Singapore, a model in many respects for health surveillance and epidemic control, and mosquito control. In the first quarter of 2024, Singapore recorded more than double the number of cases than in the same period in 2023.  Meanwhile across the world, Latin America and the Caribbean have been warned to prepare for their worst dengue season ever.  The long war against dengue must contend with many factors including climate, weather, and human behaviour. Even without an outbreak or epidemic, dengue may circulate silently among populations.  No single solution is perfect. Dengue vaccines have been developed, but there are four strains of the virus, and the vaccines have different degrees of efficacy.  The key to effective dengue control is health surveillance and a good laboratory system - and in Singapore's case especially, collaboration with neighbouring countries. Vaccinating populations could help complement other dengue and mosquito control measures. Globally, we discuss how countries must build urban infrastructure to be less mosquito-friendly.  Nirmal Ghosh hosts his guests who are also global dengue gurus: Dr. Duane Gubler, Emeritus Professor and founding director of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Signature Research Programme at Duke-NUS Medical School Dr. Ooi Eng Eong is a Professor in the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School Highlights (click/tap above):  2:31 Dengue vaccine - the solution for Singapore?  8:06 Important lessons from Sars and Covid-19 16:03 Why a single vaccination cannot prevent dengue entirely  17:52 Contrarian view: Global warming is not the main cause of dengue fever  20:00 Better living standards can help control mosquito-borne diseases 23:19 Should new cities consider mosquito-related issues in building plans? Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg) and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Asian Insider with Nirmal Ghosh every fourth Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on X: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's articles: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7  The Usual Place: https://str.sg/wEr7u  In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt  COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE  Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7  Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN  Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf  Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m  Hard Tackle: https://str.sg/JWRE  #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad  Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX  --- ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa  --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i44T  The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2  Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn  Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB  Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa  --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB  Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX  #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed by shaking hands. Dr. Don - not risky

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of using a netipot with tap water. Dr. Don - not risky

Dr. Betsy Elsmo, an assistant professor of clinical diagnostic veterinary pathology at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, and Sarah Gregory discuss infections of H5N1 bird flu in wild mammals in the United States.

Dr. Megin Nichols, a veterinary epidemiologist at CDC in Atlanta, and Sarah Gregory discuss Salmonella in songbirds and its effect on people.

Join us as we hear from Rosa Lozano, the chair of APIC's Emerging Infectious Diseases Task Force. She discusses her role in assembling the passionate, diverse members of the task force and how they are developing operational guidance to assist infection preventionists and public health professionals in combating novel pathogens and infectious diseases. Hosted by: Lerenza Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB and Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC About our Guest: Rosa Lozano, MPH, CIC, Assistant Vice President, Infection Prevention, Methodist Healthcare System Rosa Lozano joined the Methodist Healthcare System of eight hospitals in 2019. As the Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention, Rosa mentors a team of hospital Infection Preventionists, champions comprehensive infection prevention programs, and collaborates with healthcare teams to drive patient and healthcare worker safety. Rosa also serves as the Chair of the Emerging Infectious Disease Task Force for the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, representing 15,000 infection prevention members globally. Rosa is also passionate about mentorship and leadership growth for Infection Preventionists, and emerging healthcare leaders. Rosa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from The University of Texas, and her Master of Public Health degree in Healthcare Systems, Management, and Policy from the Colorado School of Public Health. She has also served on APIC's Public Policy Committee, and Communications Committee. Further Resources: Emerging Infectious Diseases

Pathogens in Pop Culture: Pandemic and Play - A Board Game Journey with Matt LeacockJoin NETEC hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo for this special episode of Transmission Interrupted as the Pathogens in Pop Culture series continues. In this episode, Lauren and Rachel delve into the world of tabletop gaming with special guest Matt Leacock, renowned board game designer and creator of the widely popular cooperative game Pandemic. Together, they explore Matt's experience creating the game and discuss how real-life pandemics and issues like global warming influence the design and creation of his tabletop games. From the positive reception of the game within the infectious disease and pandemic response communities to Matt's upcoming climate change-focused game, Daybreak, this episode promises to be a captivating exploration of the intersection between gaming, education, and public health, offering a unique perspective on these critically important topics. So grab your headphones and join us for another intriguing episode of Transmission Interrupted.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestsMatt LeacockMatt Leacock has been designing board games since he was very young and full time since 2014. He is best known as a designer of cooperative games, including Pandemic, Daybreak, and Forbidden Island. Pandemic, first published in 2008, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is available in over 30 languages. His latest game, Daybreak, challenges players to stop climate change. He lives in Sunnyvale, California. For information about Matt and his creations, visit Matt Leacock Games at www.leacock.comHostLauren Sauer, MScLauren is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Core Faculty of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the director of the Special Pathogens Research Network.She previously served as Director of Operations for the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness where she ran the inpatient COVID-19 biobank and served on the COVID-19 research steering committee for JHU. Lauren's research focuses on human subjects research in bio-emergencies and disasters, in particular, ethical implementation of research and navigating the regulatory environment. The goal of her research is to provide health care facilities with the tools needed to conduct a clinical and operational research response in emergencies.Rachel Lookadoo, JDRachel Lookadoo is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology department of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Diseases. She also acts as the Director of Public Health Policy for the Water, Climate, and Health program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Ms. Lookadoo's background is as an attorney, and she focuses on the various legal and regulatory issues that can arise in emergency preparedness and response. She specializes in public health impacts of climate change, healthcare surge events, isolation/quarantine law, crisis standards of care, infectious disease response, and general legal preparedness. Ms. Lookadoo also conducts emergency preparedness trainings and assessments for public health departments and healthcare facilities nationally. Ms. Lookadoo received her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law,

Dr. Jessica Chen, a bioinformatician at CDC in Atlanta, and Sarah Gregory discuss E. coli O157:H7 strain linked to leafy greens-associated outbreaks.

Dr. J. Glenn Morris, the director of the Emerging Pathogens Institute at the University of Florida, and Sarah Gregory discuss the origin and spread of cholera in Haiti.

Tucked away during rainy season in a tropical paradise, a mosquito-borne virus runs rampant. What does Dengue fever mean for massage—how does it spread, what does it do, how is it treated and what are the risks? Listen in to learn. Then get the bug spray.   Sponsors:     Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com     Host Bio:                    Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP's partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner's books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com.                                      Recent Articles by Ruth:          “Working with Invisible Pain,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, November/December 2022, page 36, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1481961-november-december-2022/38   “Unpacking the Long Haul,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 35, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1439667-january-february-2022/36. “Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34.           “Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34.           Resources:    Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app   CDC (2023) Dengue Clinical Presentation | CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/healthcare-providers/clinical-presentation.html (Accessed: 29 October 2023).   Dengue and severe dengue (no date b). Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue (Accessed: 29 October 2023).   ‘Dengue: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology' (2023a). Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/215840-overview#a3 (Accessed: 29 October 2023).   ‘Etymologia: dengue' (2006) Emerging Infectious Diseases, 12(6), p. 893. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1206.ET1206.   Saeed, O. and Asif, A. (2020) ‘Chapter 2 - Dengue virus disease; the origins', in A.I. Qureshi and O. Saeed (eds) Dengue Virus Disease. Academic Press, pp. 9–16. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818270-3.00002-3.    

Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease affecting the central nervous system. Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal, and treatment is typically supportive. It causes tens of thousands of deaths every year, mainly in Asia and Africa. Currently, there is no validated treatment in humans that prevents death following symptomatic rabies, however my guest today and his colleagues at the Uniformed Services University (USU) have made a significant breakthrough which may have changed that. Joining me today to discuss this rabies therapy is Brian Schaefer PhD, Dr Schaefer is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD. He also holds secondary appointments as Professor in the following USU graduate (Ph.D.) programs: Emerging Infectious Diseases; Molecular and Cell Biology; and Neuroscience. The study: mAb therapy controls CNS-resident lyssavirus infection via a CD4 T cell-dependent mechanism

Dr. Mehrab Hossain, an infectious disease physician in Australia, and Sarah Gregory discuss a case of human neural larva migrans caused by the ascarid Ophidascaris robertsi.

Why do or don't we follow advice from healthcare professionals and authorities? What have previous outbreaks taught us about this "human factor"? Follow our researchers as they pitch their tent under snake-filled trees and talk to people in remote villages to get answers to the most pressing health questions.For more information on Transmission, go to www.itg.be/podcast.This episode features:Katharina (Kathy) Kreppel, epidemiologist, Head of the Unit of Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpCharlotte Gryseels, medical anthropologist, senior researcher in Unit of Socio-Ecological Health Research, ITM AntwerpJean-Jacques Muyembe, virologist and microbiologist, Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), DRCSokha Suon, public health specialist, programme coordinator at National Centre for HIV/AIDS Dermatology and STDs, CambodiaFollow ITM and our work on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInTo learn more about outbreaks and outbreak research,  go to www.itg.be/outbreaks. Strategy & Creation: OnlyhumansCreation & Production: Sonhouse 

Listen to real-life stories from the frontlines of the fight against Ebola and other deadly infectious diseases. Get ready to learn more about where outbreaks start and why, and how viruses evolve, leaping from animals to humans.For more information on Transmission, go to www.itg.be/podcast.This episode features:Kevin Ariën, virologist, Head of Department of Biomedical Sciences, ITM AntwerpLaurens Liesenborghs, infectious disease specialist, Head of the Unit of Clinical Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpKatharina (Kathy) Kreppel, epidemiologist, Head of the Unit of Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpJean-Jacques Muyembe, virologist and microbiologist, Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), DRCFollow ITM and our work on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInTo learn more about outbreaks and outbreak research,  go to www.itg.be/outbreaks. Strategy & Creation: OnlyhumansCreation & Production: Sonhouse 

Meet the members of the Outbreak Research Team. Follow in the footsteps of the most talented scientists as they travel the world to get a grasp on global health challenges, or toil away in hi-tech labs to solve the complex riddles that come with new infectious diseases. (c) The news broadcasts at the beginning of this episode were taken from VRT-Beeldarchief. The audio interview with Isabel Brosius was broadcast in "Laat" on 19 May 2022.For more information on Transmission, go to www.itg.be/podcast.This episode features:Laurens Liesenborghs, infectious disease specialist, Head of the Unit of Clinical Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpKatharina (Kathy) Kreppel, epidemiologist, Head of the Unit of Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpJohan van Griensven, neglected tropical diseases expert, Head of Department of Clinical Sciences , ITM AntwerpCharlotte Gryseels, medical anthropologist, senior researcher in Unit of Socio-Ecological Health Research, ITM AntwerpIsabel Brosius, infectious disease specialist, Unit of Tropical Diseases, ITM AntwerpJean-Jacques Muyembe, virologist and microbiologist, Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), DRCAlexandre Delamou, medical doctor and public health expert, Director of Centre d'Excellence d'Afrique, GuineaFollow ITM and our work on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInTo learn more about outbreaks and outbreak research,  go to www.itg.be/outbreaks.Strategy & Creation: OnlyhumansCreation & Production: Sonhouse 

When it comes to the next pandemic, the question is not "if" but "when". In this compelling episode, you will meet the most likely candidates for the next outbreak, and find out how well-prepared we are for it.For more information on Transmission, go to www.itg.be/podcast.This episode features:Kevin Ariën, virologist, Head of Department of Biomedical Sciences, ITM AntwerpLaurens Liesenborghs, infectious disease specialist, Head of the Unit of Clinical Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpKatharina (Kathy) Kreppel, epidemiologist, Head of the Unit of Emerging Infectious Diseases, ITM AntwerpJohan van Griensven, neglected tropical diseases expert, Head of Department of Clinical Sciences , ITM AntwerpIsabel Brosius, infectious disease specialist, Unit of Tropical Diseases, ITM AntwerpAlexandre Delamou, medical doctor and public health expert, Director of Centre d'Excellence d'Afrique, GuineaJean-Jacques Muyembe, virologist and microbiologist, Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB), DRCFollow ITM and our work on:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInTo learn more about outbreaks and outbreak research,  go to www.itg.be/outbreaks.Strategy & Creation: OnlyhumansCreation & Production: Sonhouse 

Dr. Elisha Enabulele, a postdoctoral research associate at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, and Sarah Gregory discuss using targeted DNA enrichment to look for zoonotic pathogens in museum samples.

Ben Taylor, cover artist for the August 2018 issue of EID, discusses how his personal experience with the Loa loa parasite influenced this painting.

Dr. Ariella Dale, a public health scientist at the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, and Sarah Gregory discuss two cases of people infected with hantavirus in Arizona.

Dr. Loganathan Ponnusamy, a principal research scholar at North Carolina State University, and Sarah Gregory discuss detection of Orientia species bacteria in chiggers in North Carolina.

Dr. Carlos Mejia-Chew, an assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Disease at Washington University in St. Louis, and Sarah Gregory discuss spatial distribution of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections and risk factors in Missouri.

As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Yvonne Maldonado talks about the impact of emerging infectious diseases on people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38879]

As part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Yvonne Maldonado talks about the impact of emerging infectious diseases on people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38879]

Dr. Victoria Lynch, a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York, and Sarah Gregory discuss waterborne diseases associated with tropical storms in the United States.

On this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo, along with guest Syra Madad, as they discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency management, public health, and health care systems. They explore the challenges faced by hospitals, social vulnerabilities highlighted by the pandemic, and the importance of investing in resources for communities.Additionally, they delve into the prevalence of infectious disease outbreaks in pop culture, including the movies Outbreak and Contagion. The speakers also discuss the tools and strategies used for emergency preparedness and response, how these have evolved over time, and the importance of prevention in addition to preparedness. Tune in to learn more about the impact of infectious diseases and pandemics on our society and health care systems.GuestSyra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP, CHEP Dr. Syra Madad is an infectious disease epidemiologist, science communicator, and writer. She currently serves as the Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across the enterprise. She's the Co-Principal Investigator at The Institute for Diseases and Disaster Management, fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Core Faculty at the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center and affiliate faculty at the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research at Boston University. Dr. Madad's work focuses on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery from special pathogen outbreaks with an emphasis on health care and public health biopreparedness. HostsLauren Sauer, MScLauren is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Core Faculty of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the director of the Special Pathogens Research Network.She previously served as Director of Operations for the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness where she ran the inpatient COVID19 biobank and served on the COVID-19 research steering committee for JHU. Lauren's research focuses on human subjects research in bio-emergencies and disasters, in particular, ethical implementation of research and navigating the regulatory environment. The goal of her research is to provide health care facilities with the tools needed to conduct a clinical and operational research response in emergencies.Rachel Lookadoo, JDRachel Lookadoo is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology department of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Diseases. She also acts as the Director of Public Health Policy for the Water, Climate, and Health program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Ms. Lookadoo's background is as an attorney, and she focuses on the various legal and regulatory issues that can arise in emergency preparedness and response. She specializes in public health impacts of climate change, healthcare surge events, isolation/quarantine law, crisis standards of care, infectious disease response, and general legal preparedness. Ms. Lookadoo also conducts emergency preparedness trainings and assessments for public health departments and healthcare facilities nationally. Ms. Lookadoo received her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law, and her Bachelor's degree from Baylor University.ResourcesNETEC:

Hello and welcome to Cause of Death – 100 Seconds to Midnight. I'm your host, Jackie Moranty. In the last episode, I briefly mentioned White Nose Syndrome. It's a terrible disease that has killed off about 90% of some species of bats in North America. If you haven't listened to the last episode, I suggest that you go back and give that one a listen before we start this one. It gives a pretty good overview of the importance of bats to several ecosystems and to people. If you have listened to that episode, then you already know how invaluable this order is. Without them, we wouldn't have several species of plants, nor would we have many vaccines, we may not have echolocation technology. Bats have given us so much. Now, we need to think about what we can do for them. Let's begin with the etiology and pathology of White Nose Syndrome. White Nose Syndrome is caused by a pathogenic fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans that was formerly known as Geomyces destructans. After close study, the fungus was reclassified because it more closely resembles other fungi from the Pseudeurotiaceae family. P. destructans is a psychrophilic, or cold-loving, fungus that forms asymmetrically curved conidia. You can reach me on the website at www.causeofdeath100secs.net or you can email me at Jackie@causeofdeath100secs.net. My Link Tree can be found at: https://linktr.ee/CauseofDeathpod You can support Cause of Death here: Subscribe on Apple Subscriptions Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/JackieMoranty Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/causeofdeathluckycharmsunplugg Merch can be found at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/causeofdeathluckycharmsunplugged White Nose Syndrome Show Notes: https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1009236 “Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World. Edited by Christian C. Voigt and Tigga Kingston. Cham (Switzerland): Springer Open. $59.99. Ix + 606 P.; Ill.; Index. 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Campana MG, Kurata NP, Foster JT, et al. White-Nose Syndrome Fungus in a 1918 Bat Specimen from France. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2017;23(9):1611-1612. doi:10.3201/eid2309.170875. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/9/17-0875_article https://www.whitenosesyndrome.org/static-page/decontamination-information Darkcast Network – Promo by Yours Truly Support my sponsors! It ensures that Sweet Pea can eat! This month's sponsor is True Leaf Market. For the last fifty years, True Leaf Market has offered a huge selection of non-GMO seeds including vegetables, grains, flowers, cover crops, specialty seeds, sprouting and microgreen seeds and, of course, my favorite, herbs. I want you to succeed in your gardening ventures, too, so I'm teaming up with True Leaf through June 30 to offer you $10This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4804878/advertisement

What if you could help prevent the spread of African swine fever and protect your pigs from this devastating virus? Join us as we dive into a conversation with Dr. Pam Luca and Dr. Loya Inca Asala from the West African Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases. In this fascinating discussion, we explore the transmission, symptoms, and crucial prevention measures of this viral disease that's been plaguing Nigeria's swine population for years, causing yearly outbreaks and huge challenges for pig farmers.But that's not all! We also have an exclusive chat with Dr. Asala from the National Veterinary Research Institute in Nigeria, who shares insights on producing 20 locally-made vaccines. Discover the process of vaccine acceptance, distribution, and costs.  With prevention being the key to a healthy livestock population, listen in to find out how the National Veterinary Research Institute is meeting the national demand for vaccines and making them more affordable for smaller producers. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge that could make a massive difference in your swine farming business!In our Viral Minute, you will be learning about the West Nile virus' impact in Texas, with 77 cases reported in 2021. Thanks for listening to the Infectious Science Podcast. Be sure to visit infectiousscience.org to join the conversation, access the show notes, and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to receive our free materials. We hope you enjoyed this new episode of Infectious Science, and if you did, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please share this episode with others who may be interested in this topic! Also, please don't hesitate to ask questions or tell us which topics you want us to cover in future episodes. To get in touch, drop us a line in the comment section or send us a message on social media. Twitter @Infectious_SciInstagram @tick_virusFacebook Infectious Science PodcastSee you next time for a new episode!

Topic: An Unstoppable Drive   Guest: Adam Neuman    Bio:   Adam Neuman serves the Big Ten Conference as Chief of Staff, Strategy and Operations & Deputy General Counsel as a member of the conference's Senior Leadership Team. Neuman serves as a strategic aide to both the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) and the Big Ten Conference Commissioner in creating a movement of leadership in sports, academics and social responsibility throughout intercollegiate sports. Neuman joined the Big Ten Conference in January 2020 and played a strategic role in helping the conference navigate the most complex times in its 125-year history by assuming a leadership role in helping the conference navigate a global health pandemic. Neuman helped establish the Taskforce for Emerging Infectious Diseases and played a key role in the negotiations and implementation of a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program to help student-athletes, coaches and staff return to competition safely. His previous legal experience was with Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP as a corporate associate in their capital markets division. Prior, Neuman served as the lead speechwriter for the president of Yeshiva University. Neuman earned a joint juris doctorate and master's degree in public administration from the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated magna cum laude from Yeshiva University with a bachelor's degree in political science, receiving both the Phillip Lieberman Award for character and service, and an award for excellence in political science.   1)  Vision & Ambition   2)  Outworking Everyone in the Room   3)  Sensitivity to the environment around you   4)  Mental Health as a Priority on Campus   5)  Minnesota Vikings   6)  Young Israel of the West Side   and so much more!

This week Erica chatted with pathologist Aricia Duarte-Benvenuto about emerging infections diseases in the amazon river dolphin. Sources: Hemotropic Mycoplasma spp. in Aquatic Mammals, Amazon Basin, Brazil

Dr. Kiran Thakur discusses emerging infectious diseases in part 3 of a 3-part series. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Kiran Thakur discusses emerging infectious diseases in part 2 of a 3-part series. Show references: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36115622/ This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.