Best National Foundation For Infectious Diseases NFID Podcasts (2025)

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From Shark Dreams to Global Health with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH 35:27

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Send us a text In 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 crisis. From treating Ebola patients in Guinea to navigating COVID-19 in New York, he reflects on the power of empathy, the importance of cultural u…

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Keeping the Faith with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDiv 17:33

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Send us a text Join 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), who shares her personal and professional journey as a public health leader, ordained minister, and advocate for equity. From her early days as a clas…

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Technology Enhancing Humanity with Eric Topol, MD 22:15

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Send us a text Join 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 artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and healthcare. Topol shares how AI can help strengthen the patient-doctor relationship, enhance diagnostics…

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Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Elizabeth Cohen 15:03

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Send us a text Join 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 caregivers to be better advocates. A well-known author and former senior medical correspondent for CNN, she has made it her mission to help others naviga…

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A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD 23:45

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Send us a text Join 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. Edwards shares her journey from a budding chemist to a trailblazer in the prevention of pediatric infectious diseases and an advocate for ensuring va…

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Voices of Public Health: Concerns and Hopes for the Future 10:32

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Send us a text In 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 leading public health experts as they share their biggest concerns, hopes for the future, and strategies for tackling critical public health challen…

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Building Trust and Bridging Gaps with Reed V. Tuckson, MD 22:31

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Send us a text Join 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 Coalition for Trust in Health & Science. Tuckson explores the vital role of community-based public health initiatives and the urgent need to rebui…

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Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH 25:08

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Send us a text Join 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 Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota. Osterholm shares his vast experience in pandemic preparedness, reflecting on his wo…

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Leading with Passion and Purpose—Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH 20:22

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Send us a text Join 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 Diseases (NCIRD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He shares his journey from HIV clinical practice to public health leadersh…

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Vaccine Visionary, Pastor, and Public Health Provocateur—Gregory A. Poland, MD 23:53

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Send us a text Join 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 Research Group at Mayo Clinic. Poland shares his inspiring journey in vaccine research and his unique perspective as both a scientist and an ordained Pre…

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Medicine as a Tool for Good with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc 23:01

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Send us a text Join 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 professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leading HIV researcher,…

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Pharmacists on the Front Line of Prevention with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH 13:17

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Send us a text Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of academic affairs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and the first pharmacist to serve as president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases …

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A Leader for Global Health Equity—Seth F. Berkley, MD 24:34

1y ago24:34

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Send us a text Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Seth F. Berkley, MD, a global health pioneer and champion of equitable access to vaccines. He shares insights from his notable career, including his impactful work in Uganda rebuilding the immunization program and developing the national AI…

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Leading through Uncertainty with Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH 15:03

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Send us a text Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an insightful conversation with Grace Lee, MD, MPH, an infectious disease physician and dynamic leader who helped guide US vaccine policy making during the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights into the complexities and challenges encountered, as…

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Journey to Patient Advocate and Public Health Champion with Leana Wen, MD, MSc 28:51

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Send us a text Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with patient advocate and public health champion Leana Wen, MD, MSc. Practicing physician and Washington Post columnist, Wen shares her remarkable journey, from her childhood as an immigrant to the US from China, to her experiences as Health Comm…

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Cracking the Code: Health Communication Insights with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM 20:19

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Send us a text Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with renowned infectious disease specialist and public health communicator, Céline Gounder, MD, ScM. Gounder shares her insights on the importance of trust in public health communication, the fight against misinformation, the future of infectious…

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Pandemics, Prevention, and Progress with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH 26:12

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Send us a text Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, as they dive into a candid discussion with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, of Resolve to Save Lives, exploring his journey from philosophy to medicine and a distinguished career in public health, with a focus on building resilient communities. From limiting trans-fat to banning smoki…

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Building Trust Through Transparency with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH 18:38

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about her perspectives on rebuilding trust in public health agencies. She shares what first influenced her to study medicine, what she is most proud of to date at…

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Building Global Vaccine Confidence through Diplomacy with Peter J. Hotez , MD, PhD 26:24

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He shares insights from his influential career in vaccine science and diplomacy, from how the field has changed over time, how his experience as th…

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Operation Warp Speed: Transforming Disease Prevention with Peter Marks, MD, PhD 21:58

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the US Food and Drug Administration. He shares his insights on the origin of Operation Warp Speed during the COVID-19 pandemic, his efforts to transform the wa…

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A Career Dedicated to Protecting Pregnant Mothers and Infants with Carol J. Baker, MD 33:21

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Carol J. Baker, MD, a leader in group B Streptococcus prevention and a passionate advocate for maternal immunization to help protect mothers and infants. She shares her perspectives on the most significant changes throughout her career, including the d…

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From HIV/AIDS to COVID - 19: Insights and Predictions with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH 21:34

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who was deeply involved in the responses to some of the biggest public health threats of the past 5 decades including HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. She sha…

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From Early Days Farming to Pandemic Preparedness with Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD 18:54

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Send us a text In the season 2 premier episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD, professor and senior advisor for global health equity at Morehouse School of Medicine, and one of the true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion ranges from his early experiences farming to industry …

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Speaking Up For Science with Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH 19:39

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Send us a text Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH, senior vice president and chief of global public health strategy at The Rockefeller Foundation, was a source of science-based information about vaccines long before misinformation and disinformation became buzzwords. From developing the first pandemic influenza preparedness and response plan for the US in 20…

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Achieving the Promise of Health Equity with Richard E. Besser, MD 21:33

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Send us a text As President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Richard E. Besser, MD, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former ABC News chief health and medical editor, is now a leading champion for health equity urging the US to embrace its potential and provide opportunities for all to …

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Championing Global Health Equity with Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH 28:35

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Send us a text An international leader who played a key role in shaping the global COVID-19 vaccine strategy, Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH, is now focused on bringing communities around the world up to date on immunizations and creating an accord to improve the global response to the next pandemic … Follow NFID on social media…

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Breaking the Cycle of Crisis to Complacency with Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH 23:58

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Send us a text As the first female director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, led the agency through 40 public health crises, including SARS-CoV-1. As CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, she now advocates for change to strengthen US health security and break the cycle of …

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From Baseball To Epidemiology with Walter A. Orenstein, MD 20:56

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Send us a text An avid baseball fan who has played a pivotal role in shaping vaccine policy in the US and globally, Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on lessons learned from smallpox, measles, polio, and how his love of baseball influenced a remarkable career in epidemiology and public health … Follow NFID on social media…

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Eradicating Smallpox with William H. Foege, MD, MPH 27:47

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Send us a text Scientist, philosopher, and public health hero, William H. Foege, MD, MPH, tells the remarkable story of the eradication of smallpox, a disease that killed more than 300 million people in the 20th century, and reflects on the lessons learned that are still relevant today … Follow NFID on social media…

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Recalling the Past and Predicting the Future with Stanley A. Plotkin, MD 27:08

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Send us a text A preeminent scientist who literally wrote the book on vaccines, Stanley A. Plotkin, MD, recalls the history of his work on life-saving vaccines for rubella and rotavirus, and discusses his predictions for the future … Follow NFID on social media

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Building Trust with Anthony S. Fauci, MD 26:59

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Send us a text Renowned scientist, advisor to 7 US Presidents, and widely known as “the nation’s top infectious disease doctor,” Anthony S. Fauci, MD, reflects on his decades-long career overseeing US research efforts from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19... Follow NFID on social mediaBy Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director & CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director

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Mixing Politics and Public Health with Paul A. Offit, MD 17:18

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Send us a text Internationally renowned scientist and public health advisor Paul A. Offit, MD, talks about the humble heroes who inspired him, and shares his insights on mixing politics and public health—for better or for worse. His favorite myth may surprise you… Follow NFID on social media

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Flu Season Predictions with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH 13:55

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Send us a text NFID Vice President Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, shares predictions for the upcoming influenza (flu) season, describes how the COVID-19 pandemic catapulted new vaccine technologies, and shares her thoughts about the politicization of vaccine science… Follow NFID on social mediaBy Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director & CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director

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Building Vaccine Confidence among Patients and Parents with Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP 14:44

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Send us a text NFID President Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, shares insights on storytelling and effectively responding to parent and patient concerns about vaccines to protect against COVID-19, measles, and other preventable diseases... Follow NFID on social mediaBy Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director & CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director

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Health Disparities and Vaccine Hesitancy with Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD 14:19

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Send us a text August 3, 2022 SEASON 1 EPISODE 1 Hosts: Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director and CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director In this inaugural episode of Infectious IDeas, Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD, talks about the life-saving benefits of vaccines, public health challenges that keep her awake at night, and…

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From Shark Dreams to Global Health with Craig Spencer, MD, MPH 35:27

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Keeping the Faith with Shavon Arline-Bradley, MPH, MDiv 17:33

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Technology Enhancing Humanity with Eric Topol, MD 22:15

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Empowering Patients and Caregivers with Elizabeth Cohen 15:03

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A Lifelong Champion of Vaccine Safety—Kathryn M. Edwards, MD 23:45

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Voices of Public Health: Concerns and Hopes for the Future 10:32

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Building Trust and Bridging Gaps with Reed V. Tuckson, MD 22:31

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Navigating the Politics of Public Health with Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH 25:08

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Leading with Passion and Purpose—Demetre C. Daskalakis, MD, MPH 20:22

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Vaccine Visionary, Pastor, and Public Health Provocateur—Gregory A. Poland, MD 23:53

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Medicine as a Tool for Good with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc 23:01

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Pharmacists on the Front Line of Prevention with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH 13:17

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A Leader for Global Health Equity—Seth F. Berkley, MD 24:34

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Leading through Uncertainty with Grace M. Lee, MD, MPH 15:03

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Journey to Patient Advocate and Public Health Champion with Leana Wen, MD, MSc 28:51

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Cracking the Code: Health Communication Insights with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM 20:19

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Pandemics, Prevention, and Progress with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH 26:12

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Building Trust Through Transparency with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH 18:38

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Building Global Vaccine Confidence through Diplomacy with Peter J. Hotez , MD, PhD 26:24

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Operation Warp Speed: Transforming Disease Prevention with Peter Marks, MD, PhD 21:58

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A Career Dedicated to Protecting Pregnant Mothers and Infants with Carol J. Baker, MD 33:21

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From HIV/AIDS to COVID - 19: Insights and Predictions with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH 21:34

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From Early Days Farming to Pandemic Preparedness with Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD 18:54

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Speaking Up For Science with Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH 19:39

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Achieving the Promise of Health Equity with Richard E. Besser, MD 21:33

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Championing Global Health Equity with Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH 28:35

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Breaking the Cycle of Crisis to Complacency with Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH 23:58

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From Baseball To Epidemiology with Walter A. Orenstein, MD 20:56

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Eradicating Smallpox with William H. Foege, MD, MPH 27:47

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Recalling the Past and Predicting the Future with Stanley A. Plotkin, MD 27:08

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Building Trust with Anthony S. Fauci, MD 26:59

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Mixing Politics and Public Health with Paul A. Offit, MD 17:18

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Flu Season Predictions with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH 13:55

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Building Vaccine Confidence among Patients and Parents with Patricia (Patsy) A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP 14:44

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Health Disparities and Vaccine Hesitancy with Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD 14:19