Infectious IDeas
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 43 episodes
Infectious IDeas
Latest Episodes
From Emergency Medicine to Public Health Champion with Georges C. Benjamin, MD
How 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 Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public He...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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25:43
Communicating Science in a Misinformation Age with William Schaffner, MD
How 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, talk with infectious disease expert William Schaffner, MD, about vacc...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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27:20
Science, Resilience, and the Road Ahead with Jeremy Farrar, FRS
In 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 conversation on the power of science, the importance of community, and...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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21:51
Driving Impact Beyond the Bedside with Vin Gupta, MD, MPA
In 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, MD, for a compelling conversation about his path from the intensive ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:37
Listening, Learning, and Leading with Anne Schuchat, MD
In 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 Schaffner, MD, for a candid conversation about her extraordinary career in...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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15:46
Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, is NFID Executive Director & CEO
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Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, is NFID Medical Director
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