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Episode 08 - How have we seen trust in science, academia and public health change?

March 27, 2025 • USask Research Profile and Impact • Season 1 • Episode 8

Public health is something that has an impact on all of us - but over recent years, public health has been thrust into a bigger spotlight.

Trust in science, academia and public health is critical to maintain strong public health for the future. We explore how trust in public health has changed, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what can be done to address those changes, on this episode of the USask Signature Series podcast.

Guests this episode:

Dr. Thilina Bandara (PhD)
Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (PhD)
Dr. Cory Neudorf (MD)

Host: Matt Olson
Producers: Matt Olson and Leslie-Ann Schlosser
Audio Producer: Wayne Giesbrecht
Graphics and Marketing: Lindsay Herman
Original Music created by Silas Friesen

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