Infectious IDeas
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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.
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S4E11 Public Health in a Divided America: A Conversation with Asa Hutchinson
What happens when public health becomes politicized? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, are joined by former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson for a…
S4E10 Science at Risk: The Future of US Biomedical Research with Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH
Is the US losing its edge in biomedical research—and what does that mean for the future of infectious diseases? In this episode, Jeanne Marrazzo, CEO of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and…
S4E9 Public Health Reporting in the Misinformation Age with Lena H. Sun
How do journalists help the public make sense of complex health issues? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, talk with veteran health journalist Lena…
S4E8 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,…
S4E7 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…
S4E6 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…
S4E5 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…
S4E4 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…
S4E3 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…
S4E2 Hope, Healing, and Human Rights with Anne E. Goldfeld, MD
Send us a textIn 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…
S4E1 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…
S3E12 Trust, Truth, and Translating Science with Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH
In this episode, Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH, epidemiologist, data scientist, and founder of Your Local Epidemiologist, joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to share her journey from…
S3E11 From Shark Dreams to Global Health with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH
In this episode, Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH, emergency physician and global health expert, about what it takes to lead in times of crisis. From…
S3E10 Keeping the Faith with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDiv
Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a powerful conversation with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MD, MDiv, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), who shares…
S3E9 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…
S3E8 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…
S3E7 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…
S3E6 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…
S3E5 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…
S3E4 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…
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Infectious IDeas has published 46 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences.
Infectious IDeas is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 21m.
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