ESWI Airborne's Podcast
In this educational podcast series, our host Clare Taylor talks with the members and partners of ESWI, the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza about their work with acute respiratory viruses such as influenza, sars-CoV-2 and RSV. Clare unearths career choices and paths discovering what brought these distinguished members to become experts in their respective fields. As listeners, we get acquainted with the fascinating world of viruses while she asks thought-provoking questions on issues ranging from how to keep viruses at bay, how vaccines work, why vaccination is important to certain risk groups, how to tackle fake news, and much, much more. This podcast series is adapted to the level of interest of healthcare professionals, patients belonging to risk groups, policy-makers and the public at large. Its purpose is to convey the thoughts and points of view of our guest speakers. Its purpose is not to provide specific medical advice to individuals or substitute consultation with medical practitioners.
ESWI Airborne's Podcast
Guelsah Gabriel - How does a virus cause disease after transmission?
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European Scientific Working Group on Influenza (ESWI)
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Season 1
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Episode 12
In this fascinating episode pathomechanism is explained and we learn how recent research has shown that acute virus infections may cause long-term health impairments. Even mild flu during pregnancy can affect susceptibility to disease in offspring.
Listen to the personal experience of life as a scientist, embracing the unknown and how to stay motivated by Guelsah Gabriel, Professor Virology, Leibniz Institute of Virology, Hamburg, Germany and ESWI Board Member including how she integrates the one health concept on a daily basis in all her roles.
