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Most people shudder at the idea of an infectious disease outbreak — patients stricken with a mysterious illness, hospitals overflowing, and cities going into lockdown. But for Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc , MCP, rushing into such a scenario, donned in a hazmat suit, to control the chaos has been a dream since childhood. Today, she is an epidemiologist, biosecurity advisor, and a pathogen preparedness expert who serves as Senior Director of the System-Wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health and Hospitals, which operates the municipal health care system of New York City. Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Madad shares what excites her about the work of infectious disease control, why she believes we have emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic worse prepared for the next pandemic, how scientists and doctors can better communicate with the public in the absence of clear data, the importance of utilizing trusted messengers in the community to fully deploy the power of public health, and more. In this episode, you'll hear about: 2:09 - How a movie led Dr. Madad to become an infectious disease preparedness expert6:54 - An overview of Biosafety levels (BSL)  9:30 - Moments in Dr. Madad's career when disease containment went well and moments when it did not. 12:27 - How Dr. Madad mentally and emotionally manages the heavy weight of often-lethal infectious diseases18:05 - Dr. Madad's opinion on how COVID-19 policies were handled 24:02 - Dr. Madad's personal thoughts on the potential origins of COVID-19 26:55 - What concerns Dr. Madad most about future pandemics and how we can make positive steps toward recovering trust in science35:40 - Dr. Madad's advice for those considering a career in public health or infectious diseases Dr. Syra Madad appears in the Netflix special Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak.Dr. Syra Madad can be found on Twitter/X at @syramadad.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2024

Over the years, NYC Health + Hospitals has consistently risen to the challenge of battling Ebola, COVID-19, and Mpox with the goal of staying ahead of the latest health crisis. As the largest public hospital system in the nation taking care of one of the busiest cities in America, you can imagine that when emergencies happen in New York City, our system is one of the first to respond.  On this episode of The Remedy from NYC Health + Hospitals, host Dr. Michael Shen is joined by NYC Health + Hospitals's own Dr. Syra Madad, Senior Director of System-Wide Special Pathogens Program, and Dr. Richard James Salway, Senior Director of Emergency Management.  Together, they discuss how NYC Health + Hospitals'  is preparing for the next pandemic and keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy! Follow UsTwitter @NYCHealthSystemFacebook @NYCHealthSystemInstagram @NYCHealthSystemLinkedIn @NYC Health + Hospitals YouTube @NYCHealthSystem Presented by NYC Health + Hospitalswww.NYCHealthAndHospitals.org

Dr. Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP is the Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at NYC Health + Hospitals ( https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/institute-for-disease-and-disaster-management/the-team/ ). Her work focuses on the preparedness for, response to and recovery from infectious disease outbreaks with an emphasis on healthcare and public health biopreparedness. Dr. Madad built NYC Health + Hospitals special pathogens program from the ground up, maintaining readiness for the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system for all infectious disease threats through ongoing training, education, drills, developing protocols, and processes and more. She's responded to multiple infectious disease outbreaks as an infectious disease epidemiologist including Ebola, Measles and Zika. In addition, Dr. Madad is a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs ( https://www.belfercenter.org/person/syra-madad ) where she regularly publishes on the latest public health guidance, epidemiological concepts and scientific literature to help the public understand complex topics using infographics and simplified science communication. She was prominently featured in the Netflix docuseries, Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak ( https://www.netflix.com/title/81026143 ), and the Discovery Channel documentary, The Vaccine: Conquering COVID ( https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/the-vaccine-conquering-covid/full-episodes/the-vaccine-conquering-covid ). Dr. Madad received a B.S. in Psychology and a master's degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biodefense and Biosecurity, from the University of Maryland, College Park and then received an DHSc degree in health science with a concentration in Global Health from Nova Southeastern University. She holds numerous professional certifications, licenses and training certificates including Master Continuity Practitioner Certification (FEMA), Advanced Emergency Planning Certification, All Hazard Response (CBRNE) Training for Laboratory Personnel, Infection Control and Prevention Certification, Biosafety Level III Training, and Identification of the Primary Select Agents of Bioterrorism Training. Support the show

Dr. Syra Madad is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. Dr. Madad's work focuses on the preparedness for, response to and recovery from infectious disease outbreaks with an emphasis on health care and public health biopreparedness. Dr. Madad has led multiple outbreak responses including Ebola, Zika, Measles, candida auris, and recently, COVID19. Dr. Madad has over 50+ publications, and has been a guest speaker at over 70 scientific and medical conferences around the world. Key Topics: - What are PFAS and why are they “forever chemicals?” - The latest studies happening on PFAS - How PFAS were put into use and where they are found - What to do to minimize the risk - Products that contain the most forever chemicas - Problems with tap water - How to support health this year - Bonus: Erin's four-tiered tips for supporting immune resilience this year! Lear more about Dr. Madad on Instagram at @syramadad. Grab Erin's stress-busting nutrition guide here: https://mailchi.mp/5bf7e5c21f62/stress-busting-nutrition-guide Sponsor: Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/sparking.

Dr. Syra Madad is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. Dr. Madad's work focuses on the preparedness for, response to and recovery from infectious disease outbreaks with an emphasis on health care and public health biopreparedness. Dr. Madad has led multiple outbreak responses including Ebola, Zika, Measles, candida auris, and recently, COVID19. Dr. Madad has over 50+ publications, and has been a guest speaker at over 70 scientific and medical conferences around the world. Key Topics: - What are PFAS and why are they “forever chemicals?” - The latest studies happening on PFAS - How PFAS were put into use and where they are found - What to do to minimize the risk - Products that contain the most forever chemicas - Problems with tap water - How to support health this year - Bonus: Erin's four-tiered tips for supporting immune resilience this year! Lear more about Dr. Madad on Instagram at @syramadad. Grab Erin's stress-busting nutrition guide here: https://mailchi.mp/5bf7e5c21f62/stress-busting-nutrition-guide Sponsor: Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/sparking.

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:

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 2, and reports on CPAC's MAGA takeover, Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox News, the origin of COVID-19, and the probe into Republican Congressman George Santos. Dr. Syra Madad, David Wallace-Wells, Andrew Weissmann, Maya Wiley, and Will Sommer join.

Health Affairs' Vabren Watts discusses the latest on monkeypox with Syra Madad and Andrew Wallach, both from NYC Health + Hospitals.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available — and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcasts free for everyone.Subscribe: RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castro | Stitcher | Deezer | Overcast

Tonight on the Last Word: President Biden calls on Russia to release Brittney Griner immediately. Also, Donald Trump's lawyers are reportedly discussing privilege issues with the Justice Department after former White House aides were subpoenaed. Plus, conservatives embrace the Hungarian prime minister's far-right rhetoric at CPAC. And the White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency. Terri Jackson, Joe Cirincione, Jill Wine-Banks, Tim O'Brien, Peter Beinart, Kurt Bardella, Christina Greer and Dr. Syra Madad join Zerlina Maxwell.

Biologist Eugene Maxwell and Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals Dr. Syra Madad join Zerlina for a special segment on the mistakes we made at the beginning of the pandemic, as well as the state of the pandemic now.

On March 11th 2020, the World Health Organization classified the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak as a pandemic. Soon after this declaration, major cities promptly shut down, forcing people across the world to adjust to living with the virus. In the two years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, masks, shutdowns, and vaccine mandates have cemented themselves into everyday life. Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss how decisions involving mandates and restrictions are being made, future precautions we must take, and how close we are to reaching an end to the pandemic. The 2022 primary season has officially begun, and a select few primary races will determine which party takes control of the United States Senate. Recent FOX News Power Rankings has categorized five senate contests as toss-ups, including Pennsylvania's seat due to the retirement of Pat Toomey. Dr. Mehmet Oz and businessman David McCormick are running against one another on the Republican side. Both candidates joined The FOX News Rundown earlier this week as part of a series of candidate interviews The Rundown will bring you as primary season progresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 11th 2020, the World Health Organization classified the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak as a pandemic. Soon after this declaration, major cities promptly shut down, forcing people across the world to adjust to living with the virus. In the two years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, masks, shutdowns, and vaccine mandates have cemented themselves into everyday life. Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss how decisions involving mandates and restrictions are being made, future precautions we must take, and how close we are to reaching an end to the pandemic. The 2022 primary season has officially begun, and a select few primary races will determine which party takes control of the United States Senate. Recent FOX News Power Rankings has categorized five senate contests as toss-ups, including Pennsylvania's seat due to the retirement of Pat Toomey. Dr. Mehmet Oz and businessman David McCormick are running against one another on the Republican side. Both candidates joined The FOX News Rundown earlier this week as part of a series of candidate interviews The Rundown will bring you as primary season progresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 11th 2020, the World Health Organization classified the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak as a pandemic. Soon after this declaration, major cities promptly shut down, forcing people across the world to adjust to living with the virus. In the two years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, masks, shutdowns, and vaccine mandates have cemented themselves into everyday life. Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss how decisions involving mandates and restrictions are being made, future precautions we must take, and how close we are to reaching an end to the pandemic. The 2022 primary season has officially begun, and a select few primary races will determine which party takes control of the United States Senate. Recent FOX News Power Rankings has categorized five senate contests as toss-ups, including Pennsylvania's seat due to the retirement of Pat Toomey. Dr. Mehmet Oz and businessman David McCormick are running against one another on the Republican side. Both candidates joined The FOX News Rundown earlier this week as part of a series of candidate interviews The Rundown will bring you as primary season progresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After living with the pandemic for two years, states across the country are beginning to remove their Covid mandates. But as some state governments lift mask requirements for schools and businesses, the CDC has warned that this move was made prematurely.  Senior Director of Special Pathogens for NYC Health and Hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss the CDC's record of confusing guidelines, the importance of adapting to the virus quickly, and ways to empower state and local leaders to handle the virus with proper resources. This week was a great week for bipartisanship on Capitol Hill as Congress passed employment legislation, postal service reform and reached a deal to fund the government for at least another month. Now Democrats and Republicans alike are joining forces on legislation that would ban Congress members and potentially their families from trading stocks.  FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Jared to discuss the issues on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After living with the pandemic for two years, states across the country are beginning to remove their Covid mandates. But as some state governments lift mask requirements for schools and businesses, the CDC has warned that this move was made prematurely.  Senior Director of Special Pathogens for NYC Health and Hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss the CDC's record of confusing guidelines, the importance of adapting to the virus quickly, and ways to empower state and local leaders to handle the virus with proper resources. This week was a great week for bipartisanship on Capitol Hill as Congress passed employment legislation, postal service reform and reached a deal to fund the government for at least another month. Now Democrats and Republicans alike are joining forces on legislation that would ban Congress members and potentially their families from trading stocks.  FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Jared to discuss the issues on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After living with the pandemic for two years, states across the country are beginning to remove their Covid mandates. But as some state governments lift mask requirements for schools and businesses, the CDC has warned that this move was made prematurely.  Senior Director of Special Pathogens for NYC Health and Hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss the CDC's record of confusing guidelines, the importance of adapting to the virus quickly, and ways to empower state and local leaders to handle the virus with proper resources. This week was a great week for bipartisanship on Capitol Hill as Congress passed employment legislation, postal service reform and reached a deal to fund the government for at least another month. Now Democrats and Republicans alike are joining forces on legislation that would ban Congress members and potentially their families from trading stocks.  FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Jared to discuss the issues on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects millions of people around the world, many health experts hope it could lead to the end of coronavirus in Europe and other regions of the world. Though this comes as a sub-variant was identified and is spreading in several countries around the world as well. Dr. Syra Madad, the Special Pathogens Program senior director at NYC Health and Hospitals, discusses whether or not global trends suggest if the end of the COVID pandemic is near, what researchers know about the newest COVID Omicron variant BA.2, and why vaccinating the world's poorest countries is so important.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects millions of people around the world, many health experts hope it could lead to the end of coronavirus in Europe and other regions of the world. Though this comes as a sub-variant was identified and is spreading in several countries around the world as well. Dr. Syra Madad, the Special Pathogens Program senior director at NYC Health and Hospitals, discusses whether or not global trends suggest if the end of the COVID pandemic is near, what researchers know about the newest COVID Omicron variant BA.2, and why vaccinating the world's poorest countries is so important. 

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects millions of people around the world, many health experts hope it could lead to the end of coronavirus in Europe and other regions of the world. Though this comes as a sub-variant was identified and is spreading in several countries around the world as well. Dr. Syra Madad, the Special Pathogens Program senior director at NYC Health and Hospitals, discusses whether or not global trends suggest if the end of the COVID pandemic is near, what researchers know about the newest COVID Omicron variant BA.2, and why vaccinating the world's poorest countries is so important.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration in office and one topic that stole the spotlight was the future of the filibuster. FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Jared to explain the role of the filibuster in Congress and why there appears to be a clear divide on its efficacy. Chad shares the potential influence filibuster discussions will have on midterm election campaigns and the possibility of the Build Back Better bill being re-presented to the Senate in “chunks.” Just days into the Biden Administration's COVID-19 at-home test kit rollout, Senior Director of Special Pathogens for  NYC Health + Hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss what this means for handling potential COVID-19 variant surges. As Omicron-related hospitalizations fluctuate across the country, Americans are beginning to get confused and overwhelmed by the messaging surrounding the virus. Dr. Madad addresses how necessary, pandemic-related information, is getting lost in communication because it's not being presented in a digestible way. However, Dr. Madad acknowledges that the at-home test kit rollout is a game-changer for equipping Americans with the necessary measures to combat future variants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration in office and one topic that stole the spotlight was the future of the filibuster. FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Jared to explain the role of the filibuster in Congress and why there appears to be a clear divide on its efficacy. Chad shares the potential influence filibuster discussions will have on midterm election campaigns and the possibility of the Build Back Better bill being re-presented to the Senate in “chunks.” Just days into the Biden Administration's COVID-19 at-home test kit rollout, Senior Director of Special Pathogens for  NYC Health + Hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad joins Jared to discuss what this means for handling potential COVID-19 variant surges. As Omicron-related hospitalizations fluctuate across the country, Americans are beginning to get confused and overwhelmed by the messaging surrounding the virus. Dr. Madad addresses how necessary, pandemic-related information, is getting lost in communication because it's not being presented in a digestible way. However, Dr. Madad acknowledges that the at-home test kit rollout is a game-changer for equipping Americans with the necessary measures to combat future variants.

Dr. Syra Madad, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist at Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the NYC Hospital System, talks about the CDC's latest isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19 and the spread of Omicron. Chad Robins, CEO of Adaptive Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: ADPT), discusses T-cells and the Omicron variant. Lisa Featherngill, National Director of Wealth Planning at Comerica Bank, discusses tax planning and how Build Back Better could affect taxes. CJ Follini, Managing Partner at NOYACK Capital, discusses real estate investing and alternative investments. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Taylor Riggs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Syra Madad, senior director of the system-wide pathogens program at New York City Health and Hospitals, considers the pandemic still in its “emergency” phase as cases of omicron outpace those of other variants. But, the game must go on--for the NFL, at least. While the NHL and college basketball teams have paused and postponed their games, the National Football League is taking a new approach to managing Covid-19 cases after over 100 players in the league tested positive. HGGC president and former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and Integrity Marketing Group CEO Bryan Adams discuss the NFL's new pandemic strategy and Integrity's $125 million payout to employees following an investment from Silver Lake. Plus, issues in the supply chain are causing issues for other chains…including McDonald's, where a french fry shortage is hitting locations in Japan. In this episode:Bryan Adams, @IntegrityMGSteve Young, @SteveYoungQBDr. Syra Madad, @syramadadJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

The Biden administration recently announced a private insurance program to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing but critics say it's not enough. Infectious Disease Expert and Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad, breaks down why testing is critical to COVID-19 response. The Summit for Democracy took place over a video call with over 100 leaders. In addressing the summit President Biden stated he wants America to be a global leader in democracy. Jared is joined by FOX News Radio's London Correspondent, Simon Owen on what was discussed between the world leaders.  

The Biden administration recently announced a private insurance program to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing but critics say it's not enough. Infectious Disease Expert and Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad, breaks down why testing is critical to COVID-19 response. The Summit for Democracy took place over a video call with over 100 leaders. In addressing the summit President Biden stated he wants America to be a global leader in democracy. Jared is joined by FOX News Radio's London Correspondent, Simon Owen on what was discussed between the world leaders.  

I know that we're all sick of Covid and no matter what your thoughts are on the pandemic, it's still here and we need to keep ourselves, our children and communities safe. I'm honoured to be speaking to one of the world's foremost experts on infectious disease, Dr. Syra Madad.  She's taken time out of her busy schedule as a public health leader and mother of three to help us make sense of what we should do to protect our children during the Holiday and flu season.  In this episode Dr. Madad shares: Why she chose to vaccinate her children and why it's a good idea for you to as well How to support your children before, during and after their vaccine appointment Where you can get the more reliable and up to date information on the pandemic The upcoming flu season and what it means for Covid. What “Natural immunity” is versus vaccine-induced immunity What you need to know about new covid variants and how this pandemic will end Download Dr. Madad's article, “16 Reasons Why You Should Get Vaccinated” from the Parent Toolbox: www.parent-toolbox.com   About Dr. Syra Madad Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP is an internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. She is Principal Investigator of NYC Health + Hospitals Institute of Diseases and Dr. Madad is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs where she regularly publishes and leads a science communication series on COVID-19. She's also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists and part of their COVID19 Taskforce, Alumni Fellow at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security's Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Program and Alumni Senior Fellow in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dr. Madad has over 50+ publications, and has been a guest speaker at over 70 scientific and medical conferences around the world. She is frequently quoted and appears on major media outlets. Dr. Madad plays one of the lead roles in the Emmy-nominated Netflix docuseries, Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak, which follows a handful of leaders throughout the world on the frontlines to prevent the next outbreak. She's also prominently featured in the 2021 Discovery documentary, The Vaccine: Conquering COVID, with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Francis Collins and other leading scientists. Contact information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/syramadad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syra-madad-5b9495/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syramadad/?hl=en   Thanks for listening! It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you would like to purchase my book or other parenting resources, visit me at www.yellingcurebook.com With this podcast, my intention is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We have too much of that! I honor each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also help others find me in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!! To rate and review my show go to: https://ratethispodcast.com/parentingourfuture.  

On this week's episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak help a parent who is in over her head when it comes to bath time. Her little one used to love taking baths but has since changed her mind. Now bath time is a nightmare for both of them. Then they're joined by Dr. Syra Madad, an infectious disease epidemiologist with New York City Health + Hospitals and Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. She shares how parents can keep their family, especially kids who are still too young to be vaccinated, safe during the holiday season. On Slate Plus, the hosts talk about how they're approaching the holidays this year.  Recommendations: Jamilah recommends Root Magic by Eden Royce.  Zak recommends unsubscribing to EVERYTHING!  Elizabeth recommends the Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Grow Kit.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.  Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak help a parent who is in over her head when it comes to bath time. Her little one used to love taking baths but has since changed her mind. Now bath time is a nightmare for both of them. Then they're joined by Dr. Syra Madad, an infectious disease epidemiologist with New York City Health + Hospitals and Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. She shares how parents can keep their family, especially kids who are still too young to be vaccinated, safe during the holiday season. On Slate Plus, the hosts talk about how they're approaching the holidays this year.  Recommendations: Jamilah recommends Root Magic by Eden Royce.  Zak recommends unsubscribing to EVERYTHING!  Elizabeth recommends the Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Grow Kit.  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.  Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Syra Madad, infectious disease epidemiologist, and senior director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, talks about recent COVID-19 headlines in the news, including why New York City and some states are giving out booster shots ahead of federal guidelines which may soon shift and what to do as parts of Europe are experiencing a 5th wave of the pandemic.

New data this week showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) had gone up 6.2% in October, from a year ago, becoming the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. The White House is insisting that the infrastructure bill that recently passed in Congress and the social spending bill that Congress is still working on will ease inflation, but is more big government spending really the answer? Former economic adviser to President Trump, Stephen Moore joins to explains why he is a critic of President Biden's economic policy and why he thinks it will only cause inflation to go up more. As of last week, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Since then about a million children have had their first dose. The vaccination push for kids comes as many families are getting ready to gather for the holidays. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the latest coronavirus guidance, what she's hearing from parents about getting their kids vaccinated and her thoughts on family gatherings for the holiday season.

New data this week showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) had gone up 6.2% in October, from a year ago, becoming the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. The White House is insisting that the infrastructure bill that recently passed in Congress and the social spending bill that Congress is still working on will ease inflation, but is more big government spending really the answer? Former economic adviser to President Trump, Stephen Moore joins to explains why he is a critic of President Biden's economic policy and why he thinks it will only cause inflation to go up more. As of last week, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Since then about a million children have had their first dose. The vaccination push for kids comes as many families are getting ready to gather for the holidays. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the latest coronavirus guidance, what she's hearing from parents about getting their kids vaccinated and her thoughts on family gatherings for the holiday season.

As we continue to battle the ever evolving coronavirus pandemic both globally in and in the U.S. while we are making progress there is still a lot more to be done. COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to pick up steam again across the country as many Americans try to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant that is causing a significant wave of cases across the country. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Earlier this week, host Lisa Brady spoke with Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad where we are with the pandemic, the discouraging numbers and cases hitting high numbers close to what we saw in January and people worried there is no end in sight with this pandemic. The conversation was too long and we could not include the whole interview with Dr. Madad. On today's FOX News Rundown EXTRA you will hear Dr. Madad talk about students returning to in-school learning, the pre-cautions being taken to lower the transmission within communities, the continued heated debate around mask mandates, how the Delta variant is impacting more and more children and if vaccine mandates should be required. She also weighs in on if she thinks it's too soon to be talking about booster shots and how we learn to live with the virus safely.

As we continue to battle the ever evolving coronavirus pandemic both globally in and in the U.S. while we are making progress there is still a lot more to be done. COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to pick up steam again across the country as many Americans try to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant that is causing a significant wave of cases across the country. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Earlier this week, host Lisa Brady spoke with Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad where we are with the pandemic, the discouraging numbers and cases hitting high numbers close to what we saw in January and people worried there is no end in sight with this pandemic. The conversation was too long and we could not include the whole interview with Dr. Madad. On today's FOX News Rundown EXTRA you will hear Dr. Madad talk about students returning to in-school learning, the pre-cautions being taken to lower the transmission within communities, the continued heated debate around mask mandates, how the Delta variant is impacting more and more children and if vaccine mandates should be required. She also weighs in on if she thinks it's too soon to be talking about booster shots and how we learn to live with the virus safely.

The last of the C-17 planes carrying American military members were evacuated from Afghanistan on Monday, meeting President Biden's August 31st deadline and ending the nation's longest war. The deadline was not met without consequences, as the Biden administration deals with the aftermath of a dangerous, disjointed evacuation plan that left behind both Americans and allies and a terror attack that killed 13 American service members and over 100 Afghans. Fox News Correspondent at the Pentagon Lucas Tomlinson joins to explain how the president's decision to stick with the August 31st deadline despite not evacuating everyone in time. Lucas breaks down why the Pentagon was not surprised by the terror attack on the Kabul airport, the billions of dollars of operational equipment left behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and the issues the U.S. will soon face now that the withdrawal from the region is complete.   Coronavirus vaccinations are picking up steam again in the U.S. as many Americans get it to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad joins to discuss where we are with the pandemic, the debate about mask mandates, if it's too soon to start pushing for booster shots and if we will ever learn how to live with the coronavirus.   Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Liz Peek.

The last of the C-17 planes carrying American military members were evacuated from Afghanistan on Monday, meeting President Biden's August 31st deadline and ending the nation's longest war. The deadline was not met without consequences, as the Biden administration deals with the aftermath of a dangerous, disjointed evacuation plan that left behind both Americans and allies and a terror attack that killed 13 American service members and over 100 Afghans. Fox News Correspondent at the Pentagon Lucas Tomlinson joins to explain how the president's decision to stick with the August 31st deadline despite not evacuating everyone in time. Lucas breaks down why the Pentagon was not surprised by the terror attack on the Kabul airport, the billions of dollars of operational equipment left behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, and the issues the U.S. will soon face now that the withdrawal from the region is complete.   Coronavirus vaccinations are picking up steam again in the U.S. as many Americans get it to protect themselves from the contagious Delta variant. Most of the new infections are among the unvaccinated, bringing many hospitals to their breaking point in a number of states. Meanwhile, families across the country are preparing to send their children back to school for in-person learning, which is bringing up the ongoing debate over mask mandates in schools. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad joins to discuss where we are with the pandemic, the debate about mask mandates, if it's too soon to start pushing for booster shots and if we will ever learn how to live with the coronavirus.   Plus, commentary by FOX News contributor Liz Peek.

Dr. Syra Madad joins Zerlina to talk about the Phizer vaccine's new FDA approval and what that will mean for the country going forward.

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is providing cause for concern, as some projection models predict a steady increase in cases through the fall. Currently, the spread of the virus has continued in largely unvaccinated communities across the country and public officials including President Biden are pushing incentives and new solutions to reach out to the vaccine hesitant citizens of America. While vaccines are part of the solution, Americans have seen new pandemic rules pop up in various aspects of their lives. Dr. Syra Madad, Senior Director of the Pathogens Program at New York City Health and Hospitals, joins to discuss new pandemic rules in the NFL and Olympics in response to the Delta variant, the new hotspots for COVID-19 around the world, new questions surrounding vaccine efficacy and weighs in on the guidelines for schools reopening this fall.   After serving more than two years of a three to ten-year sentence, Bill Cosby was freed from prison on June 30, after his sexual assault conviction was tossed out by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The state's high court dropped the disgraced “Cosby Show” star's sentence after learning about an agreement with a previous prosecutor that prevented him from being charged in the case. FOX Nation host Nancy Grace weighs in on the shocking decision to release Cosby, why she disagrees with it and her new FOX Nation special: “Released: A Bill Cosby Investigation with Nancy Grace.”   Plus, commentary by commentary by former White House speechwriter and Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen.

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is providing cause for concern, as some projection models predict a steady increase in cases through the fall. Currently, the spread of the virus has continued in largely unvaccinated communities across the country and public officials including President Biden are pushing incentives and new solutions to reach out to the vaccine hesitant citizens of America. While vaccines are part of the solution, Americans have seen new pandemic rules pop up in various aspects of their lives. Dr. Syra Madad, Senior Director of the Pathogens Program at New York City Health and Hospitals, joins to discuss new pandemic rules in the NFL and Olympics in response to the Delta variant, the new hotspots for COVID-19 around the world, new questions surrounding vaccine efficacy and weighs in on the guidelines for schools reopening this fall.   After serving more than two years of a three to ten-year sentence, Bill Cosby was freed from prison on June 30, after his sexual assault conviction was tossed out by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The state's high court dropped the disgraced “Cosby Show” star's sentence after learning about an agreement with a previous prosecutor that prevented him from being charged in the case. FOX Nation host Nancy Grace weighs in on the shocking decision to release Cosby, why she disagrees with it and her new FOX Nation special: “Released: A Bill Cosby Investigation with Nancy Grace.”   Plus, commentary by commentary by former White House speechwriter and Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen.

We've been hearing concerns about COVID variants since the outbreak began but none are as worrying as the Delta strain. At least, so far. From Asia to Africa to South America the vaccinated, under vaccinated and unvaccinated are all reaching for their masks. Why does this variant seem so much more alarming than the rest? Could it disrupt Euro 2020? And how does vaccine inequality play a role? That's this episode of The Take. In this episode: Dr Syra Madad (@syramadad), Epidemiologist, Senior Director for Special Pathogens with the New York City Health System and a member of the Federation of American Scientists COVID task forceDr Salam Gueye (@SalamGueye), World Health Organization Africa's regional emergencies directorConnect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

In the past few months, more and more people are getting vaccinated. The Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and other vaccines are making their way throughout the world in the hopes of returning to a pre COVID-19 normality. Professor Burak Kazaz, Dr. Syra Madad and Prashant Yadav talk about the state of the vaccine distribution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/syracuse-talks-business/message

U.S. foreign policy is under more scrutiny than ever, following the emergence of new information suggesting the coronavirus originated in a virology lab in China, violent instability in the Middle East and tensions with Russia. Former Secretary of State during the Trump administration Mike Pompeo joins to discuss how the Chinese Communist Party has made concerted efforts to cover up the origins of COVID-19 and weighs in on the new evidence supporting his long-standing belief the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. Former Secretary Pompeo explains why he believes the Biden administration should continue to preserve stability in the Middle East via allyship with Israel, the importance of avoiding deals and imposing costs on Iran and taking hard stances against Russia. Moderna announced on Tuesday its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective during a clinical trial of adolescents ages 12 to 17. The company says it plans to submit its results to the Food and Drug Administration and request emergency authorization for teens in early June. Moderna now joins Pfizer, who announced in March that its COVID-19 vaccine was safe and 100% effective in kids aged 12-15 and received FDA emergency approval earlier this month. If the Moderna vaccine is approved, it will expand the number of shots available for middle and high school students, as many schools prepare to return to in-person learning this September. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the news of a Moderna vaccine for kids 12 an older and if we're eventually going to need a booster shot for the vaccine. She also discusses the recent report of rare and mild heart problems the CDC is investigating that could be linked to the Pfizer vaccine and if we should be worried. Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

U.S. foreign policy is under more scrutiny than ever, following the emergence of new information suggesting the coronavirus originated in a virology lab in China, violent instability in the Middle East and tensions with Russia. Former Secretary of State during the Trump administration Mike Pompeo joins to discuss how the Chinese Communist Party has made concerted efforts to cover up the origins of COVID-19 and weighs in on the new evidence supporting his long-standing belief the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. Former Secretary Pompeo explains why he believes the Biden administration should continue to preserve stability in the Middle East via allyship with Israel, the importance of avoiding deals and imposing costs on Iran and taking hard stances against Russia. Moderna announced on Tuesday its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective during a clinical trial of adolescents ages 12 to 17. The company says it plans to submit its results to the Food and Drug Administration and request emergency authorization for teens in early June. Moderna now joins Pfizer, who announced in March that its COVID-19 vaccine was safe and 100% effective in kids aged 12-15 and received FDA emergency approval earlier this month. If the Moderna vaccine is approved, it will expand the number of shots available for middle and high school students, as many schools prepare to return to in-person learning this September. Senior Director, of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program, Dr. Syra Madad weighs in on the news of a Moderna vaccine for kids 12 an older and if we're eventually going to need a booster shot for the vaccine. She also discusses the recent report of rare and mild heart problems the CDC is investigating that could be linked to the Pfizer vaccine and if we should be worried. Plus, commentary by former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

If you are vaccinated and have no pre-existing conditions, the CDC says you do not need to wear a mask in most situations.  After over a year of a pandemic and a push to make sure everyone was wearing face coverings and socially distancing, now some people can take off their masks.  This week we'll look at the science and the psychology of masks wearing.  What allows vaccinated Americans to take off their masks and the messaging from government officials has changed.  For the science, we'll speak with two medical experts, Dr. Syra Madad, the senior director of system-wide special pathogens for NYC Health + Hospitals, and we'll also talk to Dr. Adam Jarrett, the Chief Medical Officer Of Holy Name Medical Center In Jersey City.  We'll speak with Dr.  Jeffery Gardere, also known as America's psychologist, about the mental impact of removing your mask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Director for the System Special Pathogens Program at NYC health and hospitals, Dr. Syra Madad, joins Zerlina and Jess to talk about the vaccine rollout and how the crisis in India will effect health globally. 

Tonight: What we're learning about the Giuliani investigation, and where it could be headed. Then, a bombshell letter that appears to implicate Matt Gaetz. Plus,outrage over a new Florida election bill designed to keep Republicans in power.Guests: David Jolly, Jennifer Rubin, Harry Sandick, Jose Pagliery, Rep. Ted Lieu, Dr. Syra Madad, Ari Berman, State Sen. Shevrin Jones

Dr. Syra Madad of Netflix's "Pandemic" joins Zerlina and Jess one year after she came on the show to talk about what she said before lockdown and how she thinks America is doing now.

NYC Special Pathogens director Dr. Syra Madad discusses the steps for communities to avoid becoming COVID clusters amid a national resurgence. 

Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the second wave of Covid in Europe, its third spike in the U.S and how both could have been prevented. Then, former homelessness advisor to the British government, Dame Louise Casey breaks down why she thinks families now face destitution if they don’t get help. Clinical Psychiatry professor Dr. Richard A. Friedman speaks to Michel Martin about the importance of mental health as we navigate the pandemic and a tense election cycle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting 27-million cases and claiming almost 900,000 lives, we turn to Dr. Syra Madad for some answers and guidance. Featured in the Netflix series, Pandemic, she is a nationally-recognized leader and epidemiologist in public health and special pathogens preparedness and response - working in the largest healthcare delivery system in the United States - New York City. We cover testing, vaccines, and discuss whether it safe during the pandemic to engage in sex and in travel? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-bociurkiw/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-bociurkiw/support

As states begin to reopen or plan to start up their economies and move forward from Covid-19, how safe is it for people to return to normal? What precautions need to be taken at the federal, state and local levels to keep the coronavirus from spreading and make people feel safe as we wait on a vaccine? Dr. Syra Madad is the Senior Director of New York City's System Special Pathogens Program and she joins the 'Rundown' to answer all these questions and more. She tested positive for COVID in early March just as the outbreak was ramping up. She has since recovered and is trying to mobilize people like herself to help fight the virus. Diana Berrent, survivor of COVID-19 and founder of Survivor Corps, explains her experience battling the illness and how she is urging other survivors to donate their blood in an effort to find an effective treatment. Plus, commentary by former Clinton pollster and managing partner of the Stagwell Group, Mark Penn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite strong objections of public health officials, governors in Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina still plan to reopen parks, beaches and nonessential businesses. Even Trump reversed his support. Increased testing is critical for the whole country. But where are the tests? We look at the path ahead with Dr. Syra Madad, infectious disease specialist and special pathogens expert, who was recently featured in the Netflix docuseries “Pandemic.” Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The post “The Virus Is Still Out There”: Infectious Disease Expert Warns Against Reopening States Too Soon appeared first on KPFA.

Is the U.S. prepared to take on the growing spread of the coronavirus? Dr. Syra Madad, senior director of New York City's System-wide Special Pathogens Program discusses the outbreak and what Americans should do to protect themselves from the virus. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) also joins the Rundown to discuss the Trump administration's plan to combat the virus. John Rich, country music star and host of Fox Nation's "The Pursuit!", joins The Rundown to discuss the inspiration behind his new show and what the phrase, "the pursuit of happiness" means to him. Rich, the winner of the fourth season of "Celebrity Apprentice", also opens about his relationship with President Trump and how the Commander in Chief has changed since hosting the hit reality show. Plus, commentary by Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news to know for Thursday, February 20th, 2020! What to know today about last night's heated Democratic debate, Trump's historic yet controversial appointee, and why well-known athletes are speaking up... Plus: a new royal couple timeline, Uber's new reporting feature, and why Burger King is promoting a moldy burger. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking with Dr. Syra Madad, who was featured in the new Netflix docu-series Pandemic, about the coronavirus disease.  Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below. This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider     Sources: Dem Debate Takeaways: NYT, NBC News, POLITICO Trump Picks Historic, Controversial Leader: Fox News, Washington Post Astros Outrage: NYT, CNN Pop Smoke Dies: ABC News, USA Today, Variety Royal Split Timeline: Today, The Guardian, BBC TikTok Parental Controls: TechCrunch, The Verge Uber's Real Time Reports: USA Today, ABC News Staples Podcast Studios: Engadget, PR Newswire Burger King's Moldy Whopper: NBC News, CNN

Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP is nationally recognized leader in public health and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system overseeing special pathogen preparedness and response efforts across 11 acute care hospitals in addition to post-acute/long-term care facilities and ambulatory care sites. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Biotechnology/BioDefense Program at the University of Maryland and Core Faculty in the National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC), funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). In addition, Dr. Madad is an Alumni Fellow in the Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security. Dr. Madad earned her Doctoral degree in Health Science with a concentration in Global Health from Nova Southeastern University, and Master of Science degree in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biodefense and Biosecurity. She has a strong background in academia, teaching in graduate, undergraduate and professional programs with courses ranging from advanced microbiology to bioterrorism and biosecurity. Dr. Madad has held various faculty appointments, including Assistant Professor, Deputy Chair and Director of Education for various academic institutions in MD, NY, and TX. Dr. Madad has a number of peer-reviewed articles, and has been a guest speaker at numerous scientific and medical conferences/workshops/webinars around the world. She was recently quoted in the Wall Street Journal on pandemic preparedness along with other national public health figures. She serves on over five editorial boards and advising committees and councils, nationally and internationally.