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 who do 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
33 episodes
Technology Enhancing Humanity with Eric Topol, MD
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a fascinating conversation with cardiologist and renowned biomedical researcher Eric Topol, MD, on the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and healthcare. T...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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22:15
Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Elizabeth Cohen
Join 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 and caregivers to be better advocates. A well-known author and for...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:03
A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an inspiring conversation with Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, a renowned expert in childhood respiratory diseases and vaccine safety. Edwards shares her journey from a budding chemist to a tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:45
Voices of Public Health: Concerns and Hopes for the Future
In this special compilation episode of Infectious IDeas, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, revisit some of the most compelling moments from past episodes. Hear from leading public health experts as they share their biggest...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:32
Building Trust and Bridging Gaps with Reed V. Tuckson, MD
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an inspiring conversation with Reed V. Tuckson, MD, co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID and chair of the board of the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science. Tuckson ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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22:31
Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a provocative discussion with renowned epidemiologist Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Min...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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25:08
Leading with Passion and Purpose—Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an inspiring conversation with Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) at the Centers for Disease Control and P...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:22
Vaccine Visionary, Pastor, and Public Health Provocateur—Gregory A. Poland, MD
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a thought-provoking discussion with Gregory A. Poland, MD, a distinguished physician-scientist and director of the Vaccine Research Group at Mayo Clinic. Poland shares his inspiring jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:53
Medicine as a Tool for Good with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling conversation with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc, an internationally recognized clinician-scientist and professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medic...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:01
Pharmacists on the Front Line of Prevention with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of academic affairs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:17
A Leader for Global Health Equity—Seth F. Berkley, MD
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Seth F. Berkley, MD, a global health pioneer and champion of equitable access to vaccines. He shares insights from his notable career, including his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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24:34
Leading through Uncertainty with Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an insightful conversation with Grace Lee, MD, MPH, an infectious disease physician and dynamic leader who helped guide US vaccine policy making during the turbulent times of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:03
Journey to Patient Advocate and Public Health Champion with Leana Wen, MD, MSc
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with patient advocate and public health champion Leana Wen, MD, MSc. Practicing physician and Washington Post columnist, Wen shares her remarkable journey,...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:51
Cracking the Code: Health Communication Insights with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with renowned infectious disease specialist and public health communicator, Céline Gounder, MD, ScM. Gounder shares her insights on the importance of trust...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:19
Pandemics, Prevention, and Progress with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH
Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, as they dive into a candid discussion with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, of Resolve to Save Lives, exploring his journey from philosophy to medicine and a distinguished career in public healt...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:12
Building Trust Through Transparency with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH
In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about her perspectives on rebuilding trust in public health agencies. S...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:38
Building Global Vaccine Confidence through Diplomacy with Peter J. Hotez , MD, PhD
In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He shares insights from his influential career in vaccin...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:24
Operation Warp Speed: Transforming Disease Prevention with Peter Marks, MD, PhD
In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the US Food and Drug Administration. He shares his insights on the o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:58
A Career Dedicated to Protecting Pregnant Mothers and Infants with Carol J. Baker, MD
In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Carol J. Baker, MD, a leader in group B Streptococcus prevention and a passionate advocate for maternal immunization to help protect mothers and infants...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:21
From HIV/AIDS to COVID - 19: Insights and Predictions with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH
In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who was deeply involved in the responses to some of the b...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:34
From Early Days Farming to Pandemic Preparedness with Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD
In the season 2 premier episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD, professor and senior advisor for global health equity at Morehouse School of Medicine, and one of the true heroes of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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18:54
Speaking Up For Science with Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH
Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH, senior vice president and chief of global public health strategy at The Rockefeller Foundation, was a source of science-based information about vaccines long before misinformation and disinformation became buzzwords. F...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:39
Achieving the Promise of Health Equity with Richard E. Besser, MD
As President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Richard E. Besser, MD, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former ABC News chief health and medical editor, is now a leading champ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:33
Championing Global Health Equity with Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH
An international leader who played a key role in shaping the global COVID-19 vaccine strategy, Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH, is now focused on bringing communities around the world up to date on immunizations and creating an accord to i...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:35
Breaking the Cycle of Crisis to Complacency with Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH
As the first female director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, led the agency through 40 public health crises, including SARS-CoV-1. As CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:58
