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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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- 2 days ago21 min
Leadership, Risk, and the Next Biothreat with Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
What does it take to lead through a public health crisis, and how should we prepare for the biological threats ahead? In this episode, Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator and former dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, joins hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, for a candid discussion about his career across clinical medicine, research, academia, and government. Jha talks about the lessons he learned f...
- Oct 7, 202620 min
Vaccines, Equity, and Africa’s Scientific Future with Shabir A. Madhi, MMed, PhD
What can African scientists teach us about the power of vaccines, the threat of misinformation, and the need to build scientific capacity around the world? In this episode of Infectious IDeas, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, talk with Shabir A. Madhi, MMed, PhD, professor of vaccinology at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and recipient of the 2026 NFID Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achieveme...
- Sep 2, 202624 min
Days, Not Years: Reimagining Vaccine Development with Richard J. Hatchett, MD
What will it take to better prepare the world for the next pandemic, and why are vaccine equity and disease surveillance critical to that effort? In this episode of the Infectious IDeas podcast, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, have a candid conversation with Richard J. Hatchett, MD, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and recipient of the 2026 NFID Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award. He share...
- Aug 5, 202617 min
Building a Legacy of Health Equity with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH
What does it take to eradicate a disease like polio, and why does vaccine equity matter as much as scientific innovation? In this episode of the Infectious IDeas podcast, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, welcome Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, of the Gates Foundation and recipient of the 2026 NFID John P. Utz Leadership Award, for a lively discussion on global immunization policy, disease surveillance, and the effort to eradicate polio...
- Jul 1, 202618 min
Listening to Learn with Heidi J. Larson, PhD
How do we build trust in an era of misinformation, social media, and artificial intelligence? In this episode of Infectious IDeas, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, talk with Heidi J. Larson, PhD, director of the Vaccine Confidence Project and professor of anthropology, risk, and decision science at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Drawing on decades of research and experience, Larson explains why vaccine h...
- Jun 3, 202618 min
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 wide-ranging conversation on public health leadership, vaccine confidence, and crisis communication. Drawing on his experience in state and federal governments, including leadership roles during COVID-19 and the SARS outbreak, Hutchinson reflects on how emergency preparedness, public trust, and cu...
- May 6, 202621 min
Science at Risk: The Future of US Biomedical Research with Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH
Send us Fan Mail 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 former leader at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joins hosts Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, for a timely, thought-provoking discussion on the future of public health and scientific research. From the early days of H...
- Apr 1, 202625 min
Public Health Reporting in the Misinformation Age with Lena H. Sun
Send us Fan Mail 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 H. Sun of The Washington Post. Drawing on decades of reporting—including front-line coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic—Sun reflects on how the media landscape has changed in the age of social media, misinformation, and artificial intelligence. The conversation explores the challeng...
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