Public Health Video Podcasts from Johns Hopkins
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- Malaria Research Conference: George Dimopoulos, PhD Interviews Fotis Kafatos, PhD
Fotis Kafatos, PhD, a world-renowned biologist at the Imperial College London, was the keynote speaker at the Third International Malaria Research Conference sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. The conference was held March 20 and 21 in Baltimore, Md. In an interview with George Dimopoulos, PhD, a former student of Kafatos and an assistant professor in the Bloomberg School's Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Kafatos discussed his career and the importance of his malaria research.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:39:53 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 1
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. Listen to opening remarks from Dean Klag and Dr. Donald S. Burke discuss "Epidemic History and Disease Modeling."
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:42:35 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 2
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 2, hear from Dr. Michelle Gourdine, deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:41:04 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 3
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 3, Admiral John Agwunobi, Assistant Secretary for Health with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, gives an overview of avian flu.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:39:52 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 4
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 4, Dr. Ruth Karron, professor in the Bloomberg School's Department of International Health, discusses vaccine strategies for dealing with pandemic influenza.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:36:40 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 5
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 5, Nancy Kass, the Phoebe R. Berman Professor of Bioethics and Public Health at the Bloomberg School, discusses an ethics framework for considering public health responses to avian flu.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:32:37 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 6
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 6, keynote speaker, Patrick Leahy, acting director of the U.S. Geological Survey, discusses the wildlife connection to the national strategy for pandemic influenza.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:20:53 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 7
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 7, Jean Taylor, an epidemiologist with the Office of Epidemiology and Disease Control Programs for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, discusses public health approaches for preventing and controlling avian flu.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:12:24 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 8
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 8, Dr. Trish Perl, associate professor of Medicine and Pathology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses the transmission and tracking of pandemic flu in a hospital setting.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:05:40 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 9
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 9, Ellen Silbergeld, a professor in the Bloomberg School's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, discusses the avian influenza risk and the interface between humans and animals.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:49:11 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 10
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 10, Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, health commissioner for the City of Baltimore, discusses the local perspective on pandemic flu preparedness and response.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:46:39 EST - Avian Flu: The Pandemic Threat and the Global Strategy--Part 11
On January 30, 2006, Dr. Michael J. Klag, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, convened a day-long symposium to examine the public health aspects of a potential pandemic like H5N1 avian influenza. The event brought together experts on every facet of the avian flu, to educate the wider community on what we know and don't know about this alarming disease. In Part 11, a panel of experts, moderated by Dr. Lynn R. Goldman, professor in the Bloomberg School's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, discusses public health pandemic planning and response.
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:04:35 EST - Polio's Eradication: An Update with David Heymann, MD
The 17-year, $4 billion polio eradication campaign has been marked by great successes yet an elusive finale. Don Burke, professor of International Health at the Bloomberg School, talks with David Heymann, leader of the global campaign, about the program's current status and prospects for the future.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:40:26 EST - Cell Suicide: A Discussion About Apoptosis With Marie Hardwick
Apoptosis--or cell suicide--helps rid the body of infected and damaged cells, but when it goes awry it can cause disease. The Bloomberg School's Marie Hardwick, PhD, talks about her pioneering research into the phenomenon and how it may lead to new ways to prevent disease. Interview with Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine editor Brian W. Simpson.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:16:32 EST - Kellogg Schwab: Assessing the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast, Kellogg Schwab, PhD, was on a plane to Alabama, sent there by the American Red Cross to assist with the assessment of shelters in the region. Dr. Schwab sat down with us to discuss his observations and his role in the assessment
Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:16:32 EST
