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Episodes

Dec. 15, 2023

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

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 c…
Guest: Shannan Rossi
Nov. 15, 2023

Interwoven Threads of Avian Influenza and One Health with Dr. Greg Gray

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 respirat…
Guest: Greg Gray
Aug. 28, 2023

Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

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. T…
July 28, 2023

Poison and poetry - the shocking connection between Pablo Neruda and Clostridium botulinum

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 …
June 22, 2023

Safeguarding Pigs from Viral Threats: The Fight Against African Swine Fever in Nigeria

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 Cente…
June 9, 2023

Exploring One Health in Nigeria: Cross-Training, Arboviruses, and Lassa Fever with Top Scientists

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 …
March 17, 2023

Leader of the Pack

In this episode, the hosts discuss a fascinating paper about a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii and its impact on wolves in Yellowstone National Park. The paper, published in Nature Communications, explores how this single-…
Feb. 8, 2023

Kitten Killer and the Black Market

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 …
Dec. 16, 2022

Career Spotlight: Dr. Irma (Lisa) Cisneros, Ph.D.

In this podcast episode, we learn about the journey of a successful assistant professor in the pathology department. Her research background involves drugs of abuse and understand how they lead to inflammation in the brain. …
Nov. 4, 2022

How to become a One Health Influencer

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…
Oct. 21, 2022

Episode 1 - Scent Dogs Detect SARS-CoV-2

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. Research on the ability of medical …
Sept. 17, 2022

Episode 0 - What Is The Podcast About?

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.