
You are listening to Infectious IDeas, a podcast presented by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), that goes beyond the science to explore the personal stories behind the people doing the work. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with inspiring leaders and humble heroes making a powerful impact on public health. Through their experiences, we uncover the human s... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceLife SciencesNatural Sciences | |||

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In this episode, Anne Schuchat, MD, former US Assistant Surgeon General and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leader, joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a candid conversation about her extraordinary... more
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Myths about infectious diseases can spread just as quickly as the viruses themselves. In this special compilation episode of Infectious IDeas, Marla Dalton, CAE and William Schaffner, MD, revisit some of the most common myths and misc... more
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In this inspiring episode, Anne E. Goldfeld, MD—physician-scientist, humanitarian, and recipient of the 2025 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award—joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to reflect on a remarkable c... more
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In this inspiring episode, Rino Rappuoli, PhD, a true pioneer in modern vaccinology and recipient of the 2025 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement, joins Marla Dalton, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, to explore his groundb... more
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Wonderful guests and important conversations!
NFID’s Infectious IDeas is really interesting… the guest hosts are well versed in a wide range of topics. It’s great to hear about personal interests and insights amid tough topics. Unlike other podcasts of a similar nature, it’s nice to see an apolitical platform.
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