Infectious IDeas
by National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
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Leadership, Risk, and the Next Biothreat with Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
Leadership, Risk, and the Next Biothreat with Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
About this podcast
You are listening to Infectious IDeas, a podcast presented by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), that goes beyond the science to explore the personal stories behind the people doing the work. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with inspiring leaders and humble heroes making a powerful impact on public health. Through their experiences, we uncover the human side of infectious disease prevention and treatment—all driven by a shared vision of healthier lives for all.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 51 episodes
- Leadership, Risk, and the Next Biothreat with Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH · 21 min · Season 5 Episode 4What does it take to lead through a public health crisis, and how should we prepare for the biological threats ahead? In this episode, Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, former White House…
- Vaccines, Equity, and Africa’s Scientific Future with Shabir A. Madhi, MMed, PhD · 20 min · Season 5 Episode 3What can African scientists teach us about the power of vaccines, the threat of misinformation, and the need to build scientific capacity around the world? In this episode of…
- Days, Not Years: Reimagining Vaccine Development with Richard J. Hatchett, MD · 25 min · Season 5 Episode 2What will it take to better prepare the world for the next pandemic, and why are vaccine equity and disease surveillance critical to that effort? In this episode of the…
- Building a Legacy of Health Equity with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH · 18 min · Season 5 Episode 1What does it take to eradicate a disease like polio, and why does vaccine equity matter as much as scientific innovation? In this episode of the Infectious IDeas podcast, NFID…
- Listening to Learn with Heidi J. Larson, PhD · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 12How do we build trust in an era of misinformation, social media, and artificial intelligence? In this episode of Infectious IDeas, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and…
- Public Health in a Divided America: A Conversation with Asa Hutchinson · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 11What happens when public health becomes politicized? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, are joined by former Arkansas Governor…
- Science at Risk: The Future of US Biomedical Research with Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 10Is the US losing its edge in biomedical research—and what does that mean for the future of infectious diseases? In this episode, Jeanne Marrazzo, CEO of the Infectious Diseases…
- Public Health Reporting in the Misinformation Age with Lena H. Sun · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 9How do journalists help the public make sense of complex health issues? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, talk with veteran…
- From Emergency Medicine to Public Health Champion with Georges C. Benjamin, MD · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 8How does a career in the ER lead to shaping national public health leadership? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, talk with…
- Communicating Science in a Misinformation Age with William Schaffner, MD · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 7How do we rebuild trust in vaccines and public health—and why aren’t facts alone enough? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD…
- Science, Resilience, and the Road Ahead with Jeremy Farrar, FRS · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 6In this episode, Jeremy Farrar, FRS, of the World Health Organization (WHO), joins new hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, for an insightful…
- Driving Impact Beyond the Bedside with Vin Gupta, MD, MPA · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 5In this episode, Vin Gupta, MD, MPA, a pulmonary and critical care physician and medical analyst with NBC News and MSNBC, joins hosts Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner…
- Listening, Learning, and Leading with Anne Schuchat, MD · 16 min · Season 4 Episode 4In this episode, Anne Schuchat, MD, former US Assistant Surgeon General and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leader, joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William…
- Fact vs. Fiction: Top Vaccine Myths Debunked · 10 min · Season 4 Episode 3Myths about infectious diseases can spread just as quickly as the viruses themselves. In this special compilation episode of Infectious IDeas, Marla Dalton, CAE and William…
- How Passion and Purpose Drive Vaccine Innovation with Rino Rappuoli, PhD · 16 min · Season 4 Episode 1In this inspiring episode, Rino Rappuoli, PhD, a true pioneer in modern vaccinology and recipient of the 2025 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement, joins Marla…
- Trust, Truth, and Translating Science with Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 12In this episode, Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH, epidemiologist, data scientist, and founder of Your Local Epidemiologist, joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to…
- From Shark Dreams to Global Health with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 11In this episode, Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH, emergency physician and global health expert, about what it takes to lead in…
- Keeping the Faith with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDiv · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 10Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a powerful conversation with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MD, MDiv, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women…
- Technology Enhancing Humanity with Eric Topol, MD · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 9Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a fascinating conversation with cardiologist and renowned biomedical researcher Eric Topol, MD, on the revolutionary…
- Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Elizabeth Cohen · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 8Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an inspiring conversation with medical journalist Elizabeth Cohen, who has dedicated her career to empowering patients…
