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.
Episodes
30 episodes
Intervention Strategies: Bonus Episode - Busting myths and restoring trust in vaccines
What are the causes for the steady and at times dramatic decline in vaccine confidence seen since the mid-90’s across certain age-groups and communities? Why has the public discourse changed? And how did the persistent and lingering myth linkin...
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31:58
Intervention Strategies: Wrap up - Unpacking intervention strategies for acute respiratory viruses
In this episode, our distinguished experts and coalition partners unwrap and define key intervention strategies for acute respiratory viruses. Building on insights from previous episodes they offer fresh perspectives and bring to light the comp...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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36:52
Intervention Strategies: hMPV - the (not so) new kid on the block
Learn about the fascinating story behind the intriguing Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) and how it was first discovered. Why were parents once asked about contact with birds? How can the recent outbreak in China make a difference? Join an insightf...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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28:19
Intervention Strategies: If you do not test, you will not know - a focus on COVID-19
A riveting episode from three unique perspectives on intervention strategies and the ongoing challenges posed by Sars-Cov-2, the virus behind one of the deadliest pandemics in recent history. Featuring a fundamental researcher, a virologist, an...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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41:29
Intervention Strategies: RSV - the bumpy road towards a vaccine
Tremendously exciting times and possibly underestimating the enormity of its impact. These are some of the comments we hear when experts share their insights on the recently available RSV vaccines. We are told about the disastrous first attempt...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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33:34
Intervention Strategies: Flu vaccines - advancements, challenges, and global impact
Flu Vaccines: Advancements, Challenges, and Global Impact – Expert Insights on Vaccine Platforms and Immune ResponsesIn this phenomenal episode, three leading experts in the field of vaccinology and immunology dive into the scien...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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38:20
Life as a scientist: Essential skills and career prospects for early career scientists
Welcome to ESWI Airborne, the podcast of the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza. In this episode, we explore essential skills and career prospects for early career scientists as part of our three-part series on life as a scien...
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29:27
Life as a scientist: The Nomadic Life of a Scientist
Join in on this enthusiastic and insightful conversation between Nathan Brendish, associated with the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and Irene Gonzalez and Florian Krammer from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in th...
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32:41
Life as a scientist: Being a scientist, not just a job
Do not miss the opportunity to listen to this enthusiastic and insightful conversation between Debby van Riel, Associate Professor, Department of Viroscience, Erasmus MC, The Netherlands, Carolien van de Sandt, Senior Research Fel...
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31:54
Immunisation and treatment - Societal benefits of immunising children
In this comprehensive exploration and conversation among distinguished experts in the field of childhood immunisation we listen to Paula Tähtinen, Clinical Lecturer, Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine / Adjunct Professor, University of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:20
Immunisation and treatment - New approaches to influenza prevention and treatment - lessons learnt from COVID- 19
Flu is the forgotten killer. What new vistas of vaccinology opened up after the COVID-19 pandemic? In what ways can flu treatments change as a consequence of lessons learned? Listen to this excellent panel of experts, <...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:58
Immunisation and treatment - Travel preparedness and vaccinations
How has the world of travel medicine evolved? What multiple roles do vaccinations have? What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on travel behaviour? Why is it so important to keep up to date on the current epidemiological situation?
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:06
Burden of disease - Long-Covid and other post-infection syndromes
What do we know about long-Covid? In this captivating episode we listen to the personal and powerful account of how the lingering effects of Sars-CoV-2 has wreaked havoc in an otherwise healthy person “The virus is playing ping-pong with my bod...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:09
Burden of disease - A focus on acute respiratory viruses in older adults
Why should older adults be particularly careful of acute respiratory viruses? What are risk factors for adverse outcomes? Why is RSV typically under-diagnosed in adults compared with flu and what are some of the long-term impacts? Are older adu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:14
Burden of disease - The economic and societal impact of acute respiratory viruses
The shocking numbers of babies and children who die, or who are in need of care, coupled with the rising number of undiagnosed older adults puts a significant burden from RSV on health systems. The risk of severe RSV illness can be mitigated an...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:41
Celebrating ESWI 30 years!
Who would have taken virus isolation for granted 30 years ago? How and why did ESWI transform from a pure virology-based network to one encompassing a public health perspective? Join the journey listening to the former, current and future Chair...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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35:09
Marco Goeijenbier - Virus infections, blood clots and bleeding
What do Ebola, Dengue Fever, Lassa Fever, or other hemorrhagic fevers, that often inspire Hollywood productions, have in common with respiratory viruses, such as influenza or Sars-Cov2? Listen to Dr Marco Goeijenbier, intensivist at Spaarne Hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:28
Florian Krammer - Universal flu vaccines – soon a reality?
How close are we to a universal flu vaccine? Are universal corona vaccines attainable? What are some of the main challenges facing scientists in their quest to develop these vaccines? Listen to Dr Florian Krammer, Mount Sinai Professor in Vacci...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:20
Guelsah Gabriel - How does a virus cause disease after transmission?
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 offspr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:25
Paula Tähtinen - Respiratory tract infections in children - our paediatrician's insight and bold vision for the future
Her passion, love and interest to care for children is evident in this personal account by Paula Tähtinen, Clinical Lecturer, Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine / Adjunct Professor, University of Turku, Finland and ESWI Board Member. The burde...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:45
Stefania Maggi - A geriatrician's insight into reducing the burden of disease in older adults
Who is at an increased risk of adverse effects from an RSV infection? What is the burden of disease and what should be done to alleviate the risk and increase awareness?In this captivating episode we listen to Dr. Stefania Maggi, a geria...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:06
Spotlight on the burden of flu for people living with diabetes
Why are people with diabetes more at risk from flu? What are the options for reducing the risk? What are the challenges and solutions to increase awareness across health care professionals, researchers and patients themselves? How did COVID-19 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:17
Roman Prymula - Walk the talk on immunisation
With a wealth of experience, Professor of Epidemiology and former Minister of Health, ESWI Board Member Roman Prymula gives a personal testimony of the COVID-19 pandemic and the different perspectives of politics vs science when it comes to hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:40
Colin Russell - Using mathematical modelling to predict virus evolution and inform pandemic response
The dynamic interplay between epidemiological research, virus evolution, and mathematical modelling is skilfully described by Dr Colin Russell, Professor of Applied Evolutionary Biology and ESWI Board Member. Flu was Prof. Russell’s first love,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:11
Ed Hutchinson & Sarah Iannucci - Visualising Viruses
What do snowflakes and viruses have in common? What is the scientific value of analysing “wild and wacky” forms of viruses? And what does a biomedical illustrator really do? These, and many more questions are addressed in this captivating episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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