Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) At the GNL and UTMB, we have a long-standing history of collaborating with Texas A&M . In this episode, we talk to Dr. Gerald Parker who has an amazing career. In addition to his role as associate dean for Global One Health, Parker serves as…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Description: In this episode, the hosts discuss a serious viral disease called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) that affects cats and is caused by a feline coronavirus. FIP is almost always fatal, and younger cats are at greater risk of developing it. The hosts also talk…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Ever wondered how a renowned poet's death can lead to a twisty mystery entwined with the hidden world of lethal bacteria? Prepare to be enthralled as we join forces with Dr. Alfredo Torres, a renowned figure in Microbiology and Immunology, to unravel the curious puzzle…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Welcome to an eye-opening episode of our podcast, where we uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our food. Join me and our guest, Dr. Alfredo Torres, as we embark on a journey through bacteriology. In our conversation, Dr. Torres shares his personal experiences and expertise,…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Happy Halloween from the Infectious Science Podcast team! Join us as we dive into the parallels between medical and folkloric narratives. In this episode we explore how rabies inspired the werewolf myth. We dissect how rabies causes neurological symptoms and explore how forms of education…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) The extraordinary olfactory sense of canines combined with the possibility to learn by operant conditioning enables dogs for their use in medical detection in a wide range of applications. In this episode, we talk with Prof. Holger Volk from the University of Veterinary Medicine in…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) In this "origins" episode, the hosts Drs. Daniele Swetnam, Matt Dacso, and Dennis Bente explain why they created the Infectious Science Podcast and explain why taking a One Health approach is so important. Thanks for listening to the Infectious Science Podcast. Be sure to visit…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) In this podcast episode, we learn about the journey of a successful assistant professor in the department of pathology. Her research background involves drugs of abuse and understanding how they lead to inflammation in the brain. She talks about her educational background, which is quite…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into a fascinating paper published in Nature Communication (https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-04122-0) s about Toxoplasma gondii, a single-cell parasite that can alter the behavior of its hosts. The study focused on cougars and wolves in Yellowstone National Park, where their territories…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) What if you could explore the world of One Health in Nigeria and learn from top scientists, like Dr. Nathan Shehu, Dr. Pam Luka, and Dr. Loya Inka Asala? In this fascinating episode, we dive into the West African Center for Emerging Infection Diseases program,…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) What if you could help prevent the spread of African swine fever and protect your pigs from this devastating virus? Join us as we dive into a conversation with Dr. Pam Luca and Dr. Loya Inca Asala from the West African Center for Emerging Infectious…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Ever wondered how bird flu affects not just our feathered friends, but also the wider ecosystem? Prepare to be enlightened as we journey into the world of avian influenza with Dr. Greg Gray. A respected authority on respiratory pathogens and one health, Dr. Gray offers…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Ever wondered about the intricate connection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health? Join us as Dr. Shannan Rossi, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology at UTMB, illuminates this fascinating concept known as 'One Health'. Dr. Rossi enchants us with her research on…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Curious about how armadillos and ancient diseases intersect? Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the fascinating mysteries surrounding Hansen's disease, more commonly known as leprosy. We start this season with some fresh faces: Christina Rios, a first-year medical student with a veterinary background, and…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Unlock the mysteries of Hansen's disease with us as we welcome acclaimed dermatopathologist, Dr. Mara Dacso. Through her journey from medical school in Galveston to her significant work in Baton Rouge, Dr. Dacso shares her extensive knowledge on leprosy, often termed the "great mimicker". Learn…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals have revolutionized modern medicine, saving countless lives and transforming our approach to infectious diseases. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the differences between these powerful tools of modern medicine. We explore their discovery, impacts, and the pressing issue…
