Virologist gives update on H5N1, mpox, and preparing for an uncertain future: Sumit Chanda
February 2025 | 35 min 41 sec
Roughly two years ago, virology expert and Scripps Research professor Sumit Chanda sat down with Science Changing Life to discuss all things pandemic preparedness and COVID-19. But the world is in a very different place now, with infectious disease threats like H5N1, mpox and Dengue virus on the rise. Chanda joins us once again to share the latest in the virology space, how scientists can be better communicators, and his advice for making sure we’re as prepared for an uncertain future as we can be.
Episode topics: H5N1, bird flu, pandemic preparedness, mpox, Dengue fever, virus, virology, infectious diseases, COVID-19, virology
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