On this episode, we explore Dr. Birx’s path from childhood scientist, to practicing physician, researcher, director of CDC’s Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA), Ambassador-at-Large, and U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program, and White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator under President Donald Trump (and believe it or not, still much more in-between!).
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen by most objective measures. We’re breaking records for cases, deaths, and hospitalizations on a regular basis, and many of our hospitals are operating at or near capacity. Further complicating the situation, scientists are tracking the “UK variant” that is more transmissible, and our vaccine distribution has fallen well short of expectations. Emergent problems in a deepening crisis, of course, make us vulnerable to knee-jerk reactions that distract us from the known path to getting the pandemic under control.
Take a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to run a virus lab during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the science itself to keeping the team safe, avoiding burnout, communicating the facts, and dealing with misinformation. Plus, status updates on the virus candidates that are being tested around the world.
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