Explore emerging insights from the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa through this informative conference talk from the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC). Hosted by Michael Schmidt, Professor and Vice Chairman of Microbiology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina, the presentation features expert speakers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Microbiology Lab, and Emory University School of Medicine. Gain valuable knowledge about the CDC's involvement and response to the outbreak, ongoing vaccine development efforts, and the risk-benefit analysis of potential treatments. Delve into discussions on health safety conditions, clinical trials, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in affected regions. Learn about the latest advancements in Ebola research and public health strategies in this comprehensive 41-minute talk organized by the American Society for Microbiology.