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 • 41 episodes
Infectious IDeas
Latest Episodes
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
Fact vs. Fiction: Top Vaccine Myths Debunked
Myths 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 Schaffner, MD, revisit some of the most common myths and misconceptions...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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10:09
Hope, Healing, and Human Rights with Anne E. Goldfeld, MD
In this inspiring episode, Anne E. Goldfeld, MD—physician-scientist, humanitarian, and recipient of the 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award—joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to reflect on a remarkable career in m...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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22:36
How Passion and Purpose Drive Vaccine Innovation with Rino Rappuoli, PhD
In 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 Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to explore his groundbreaking wo...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:35
Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, is NFID Executive Director & CEO
Host
William Schaffner, MD, is NFID Medical Director
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