Infectious IDeas

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)

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Episodes 43

Avg. Duration 21m

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Since Jul 2022

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S4E8 From Emergency Medicine to Public Health Champion with Georges C. Benjamin, MD

Mar 04, 2026 25m Transcript

Send a textHow 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.…

S4E7 Communicating Science in a Misinformation Age with William Schaffner, MD

Feb 04, 2026 27m Transcript

Send a textHow 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…

S4E6 Science, Resilience, and the Road Ahead with Jeremy Farrar, FRS

Jan 07, 2026 21m

Send a textIn 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…

S4E5 Driving Impact Beyond the Bedside with Vin Gupta, MD, MPA

Dec 03, 2025 25m

Send a textIn 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…

S4E4 Listening, Learning, and Leading with Anne Schuchat, MD

Nov 05, 2025 15m

Send a textIn 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…

S4E3 Fact vs. Fiction: Top Vaccine Myths Debunked

Oct 01, 2025 10m

Send a textMyths 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,…

S4E2 Hope, Healing, and Human Rights with Anne E. Goldfeld, MD

Sep 03, 2025 22m

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

Aug 06, 2025 15m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E12 Trust, Truth, and Translating Science with Katelyn K. Jetelina, PhD, MPH

Jul 02, 2025 18m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E11 From Shark Dreams to Global Health with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH

Jun 04, 2025 35m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E10 Keeping the Faith with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDiv

May 07, 2025 17m

Send a textJoin 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),…

S3E9 Technology Enhancing Humanity with Eric Topol, MD

Apr 02, 2025 22m

Send a textJoin 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…

S3E8 Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Elizabeth Cohen

Mar 05, 2025 15m

Send a textJoin 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…

S3E7 A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD

Feb 05, 2025 23m

Send a textJoin 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.…

S3E6 Voices of Public Health: Concerns and Hopes for the Future

Jan 01, 2025 10m

Send a textIn 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…

S3E5 Building Trust and Bridging Gaps with Reed V. Tuckson, MD

Dec 04, 2024 22m

Send a textJoin 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…

S3E4 Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH

Oct 30, 2024 25m

Send a textJoin 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…

S3E3 Leading with Passion and Purpose—Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH

Oct 02, 2024 20m

Send a textJoin 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…

S3E2 Vaccine Visionary, Pastor, and Public Health Provocateur—Gregory A. Poland, MD

Sep 04, 2024 23m

Send a textJoin 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…

S3E1 Medicine as a Tool for Good with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc

Aug 07, 2024 23m

Send a textJoin 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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Infectious IDeas have?

Infectious IDeas has published 43 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences.

Is Infectious IDeas still active?

Infectious IDeas is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 21m.