Dr. Michaela Gack explains her research on emerging respiratory viruses and vector-borne pathogens. She discusses the recent advancements in RSV vaccine development while addressing the challenges in RSV epidemiology, vaccination strategies and the importance of education, messaging, and novel approaches in antiviral treatment.
Feb 5
Ventilation in 2050: Exploring the Future of Respiratory Support
Join Dr. Dan Culver, Chair of Pulmonary Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, as he leads an insightful discussion on the future of mechanical ventilation in this edition of "Respiratory Exchange." With expert guests Dr. Eduardo Mireles and Professor Rob Chatburn, the conversation delves ... Show More
33m 21s
Jan 14
Understanding LAM: Insights into this Rare Lung Disease
In this episode of the Respiratory Exchange podcast, Dr. Les Tolle and Dr. Kamonpun (Joy) Ussavarungsi dive deep into the complexities of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare and progressive cystic lung disease primarily affecting women of childbearing age. Dr. Ussavarungsi, Di ... Show More
24m 25s
Feb 2022
What does a virology and immunology professor do when a new virus hits?
When the COVID-19 virus hit two years ago, AUB Associate Professor of pathology, virology and immunology Hassan Zaraket spiked to a new level of action. He adjusted his lab research -- on the genetic makeup of viruses and their spread, mutations, and vaccine responses -- to devel ... Show More
23m 24s
Aug 2020
Vaccines, Masks and Handwashing: A Coronavirus Update
<p>In this installment, we follow up on our March <a href="https://www.vpr.org/post/explaining-coronavirus-kids-and-science-soap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode about the novel coronavirus</a> now that we know more about COVID-19 and how it spreads. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, ... Show More
28m 9s
Dec 2020
Vaccine hesitancy, the next pandemic hurdle
As the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rolls out across the country, and other vaccines await imminent regulatory approval, many public health experts are focusing on the issue of vaccine hesitancy.
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam has spoken out about the "moveable m ... Show More
31m 47s
Sep 2021
Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution | Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci
As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe, effective vaccine faster than ever before. In this illuminating conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, the immunologists (and married couple) share the fascinating story of ho ... Show More
21m 20s