Pandemics - Iowa and the World
Explore historical pandemics and their impact on Iowa and globally. Learn about epidemiology, public health responses, and lessons for future outbreaks from an experienced state epidemiologist.
Evolution of SARS-CoV-2
Explore recent findings on SARS-CoV-2 variants and their potential impact on society with Professor Kei Sato, an expert in virus-host interactions from The University of Tokyo.
Influenza: An Underestimated Threat
Explore influenza's history, impact, and potential future threats. Learn about its origins, pandemic potential, and advancements in testing and diagnosis from an infectious disease expert.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Explore the latest developments in COVID-19 vaccinations, including efficacy, distribution strategies, and potential challenges in immunization efforts.
Stress and Social Isolation During COVID-19
Discover strategies for managing stress and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic with insights from a Johns Hopkins psychiatrist.
COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Latest Findings, Treatments, and Future Outlook
Explore the latest COVID-19 insights with Dr. Lisa Maragakis, covering virus behavior, lung impact, potential treatments, vaccine development, and the risk of resurgence.
COVID-19 for the Immunocompromised in 2022
Explore COVID-19's impact on immunocompromised individuals, focusing on scleroderma patients and their families. Learn about risks, outcomes, and future implications.
Europe's Death Ships - After the Plague
Explore how trade ships facilitated the spread of bubonic plague across Europe, its devastating impact on populations, and the continent's eventual recovery, with a focus on England and Spain.
A Mathematical Toolkit for Pandemics
Explore mathematical tools for understanding and managing pandemics with Prof. Julia Gog. Gain insights into modeling, data analysis, and decision-making strategies for infectious disease outbreaks.
Viruses, Pandemics and Immunity - With Arup K Chakraborty and Andrey S Shaw
Experts explore virus emergence, immune system responses, and pandemic-fighting tools, providing insights into public health policies and future preparedness against global health threats.
Climate Change and Human Health - Impact and Challenges
Explore the profound impact of climate change on human health, including environmental degradation, viral emergence, and increased allergens. Learn how medical leadership addresses these challenges and ways to create a more eco-friendly planet.
SARS-CoV-2: Origins and Evolutions
Explore coronavirus biology, evolution, and SARS-CoV-2's origins with Dr. Rabadan. Learn about virus genomes, infection mechanisms, and quantitative methods for studying pandemics.
Evolution Tomorrow and Beyond - The Future of Species and Human Impact
Explore the future of evolution, from climate change impacts to gene editing and space colonization, with insights on potential species development and evolutionary risks.
AI vs. Pandemic
Explore how artificial intelligence is being leveraged to combat pandemics, discussing innovative applications and potential future developments in healthcare.
Polarizing the Positive and Negative of Pandemics
Explore the positive and negative impacts of pandemics, focusing on COVID-19. Learn strategies for managing uncertainty, adapting to challenges, and understanding long-term societal effects.
In Conversation with Margaret Atwood
Explore Margaret Atwood's insights on writing, plagues, society, and politics in this engaging conversation with David Remnick at Collision Conference.
Permanent Disruption - Navigating the Road Ahead
Exploring permanent disruptions in American life, from pandemics to social justice, and innovative solutions for public sector challenges. Insights from experts on economic outlook, sustainability, and workforce transformation.
TWiV at Outbreak - Epidemics in a Connected World
Explore the Smithsonian's "Outbreak" exhibit, discussing epidemics, One Health, and global connectivity with experts. Gain insights on curating engaging science exhibitions for public education.
One Health - Humans, Animals and the Environment
Explore the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. Learn about disease evolution, transmission, and global spread, emphasizing the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Borders Do Not Exist
Prospettiva geologica rivela la temporaneità dei confini. Affrontare sfide globali richiede unità come specie, superando barriere artificiali per un futuro sostenibile.
How Digital Innovation Can Fight Pandemics and Strengthen Democracy
Audrey Tang discusses Taiwan's innovative digital strategies to combat COVID-19, enhance democracy, and fight disinformation, showcasing the power of technology in crisis management and civic engagement.