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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 ...
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Intervention Strategies: Wrap up - Unpacking intervention strategies for acute respiratory viruses
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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 complexity of prevention, diagnostics and therapy. Our discussion features ESWI Chair Colin Russell, Professor…
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Intervention Strategies: hMPV - the (not so) new kid on the block
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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 insightful conversation with distinguished guests and leading experts Ab Osterhaus, Member of the ESWI board and D…
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Intervention Strategies: If you do not test, you will not know - a focus on COVID-19
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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, and a clinician, our speakers engage in a captivating talk on Covid-19. Is it endemic now? What’s new on the…
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Intervention Strategies: RSV - the bumpy road towards a vaccine
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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 attempts of a vaccine 60 years ago and some of the road bumps leading to today’s success. In this episode, join u…
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Intervention Strategies: Flu vaccines - advancements, challenges, and global impact
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Flu Vaccines: Advancements, Challenges, and Global Impact – Expert Insights on Vaccine Platforms and Immune Responses In this phenomenal episode, three leading experts in the field of vaccinology and immunology dive into the science behind various vaccine platforms and immune responses. Tune in as they explore the evolution of vaccines, from early,…
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Life as a scientist: Essential skills and career prospects for early career scientists
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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 scientist. Joining me are three remarkable guests: Meral Akcay, a global influenza expert and former ESWI board membe…
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Life as a scientist: The Nomadic Life of a Scientist
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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 the United States of America. Explore the joys and sorrows of embarking on a scientific career in this episo…
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Life as a scientist: Being a scientist, not just a job
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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 Fellow, Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Peter Doherty Institute, Australia, and Jenna Guthmiller Assistant…
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Immunisation and treatment - Travel preparedness and vaccinations
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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? Delve into the fascinating world of travel medicine, listening to George Kassianos, GP, ESWI Board Member and Pres…
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Immunisation and treatment - New approaches to influenza prevention and treatment - lessons learnt from COVID- 19
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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, Peter Openshaw, Respiratory physician and Mucosal Immunologist, Professor of Experimental Medicine, Imperial College, London and ESW…
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Immunisation and treatment - Societal benefits of immunising children
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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 Turku and ESWI Board Member, Hanna Nohynek, Chief Medical Officer, Team Leader of Vaccine Programme Development a…
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Burden of disease - The economic and societal impact of acute respiratory viruses
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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 and thus there is an urgency for increasing awareness of the impact of RSV. Listen to Colin Russell, ESWI Bo…
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Burden of disease - A focus on acute respiratory viruses in older adults
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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 adults always more at risk in a pandemic? What do we mean by ageism and what needs to be done to counter it. …
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Burden of disease - Long-Covid and other post-infection syndromes
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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 body”, Norah Casey broadcaster and entrepreneur says when describing all the symptoms in her medically impres…
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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 Chairs of ESWI, professors Claude Hannoun, Ab Osterhaus, and Colin Russell reminisce about the past, muse over …
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Marco Goeijenbier - Virus infections, blood clots and bleeding
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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 Hospital in Haarlem and ESWI Board Member, expertly explain the complications due to changes in the coagulati…
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Florian Krammer - Universal flu vaccines – soon a reality?
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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 Vaccinology at the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine, and ESWI Board Member, expertly …
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Guelsah Gabriel - How does a virus cause disease after transmission?
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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 motiv…
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Paula Tähtinen - Respiratory tract infections in children - our paediatrician's insight and bold vision for the future
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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 burden of disease from RSV in children is explained along with recommended approaches for both treatment and pr…
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Stefania Maggi - A geriatrician's insight into reducing the burden of disease in older adults
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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 geriatric epidemiologist and ESWI Board Member answer these and many more questions. She also reflects on the importa…
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Spotlight on the burden of flu for people living with diabetes
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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 change the attention to viral infections in risk groups? Listen to the insightful conversation among the e…
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Roman Prymula - Walk the talk on immunisation
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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 health policy. Insights into vaccinology, the rise of anti-vaxxers and views on how to counter vaccine-hesita…
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Colin Russell - Using mathematical modelling to predict virus evolution and inform pandemic response
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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, however the complex epidemiological pathways of the COVID-19 pandemic sparked his interest in how mathema…
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Ed Hutchinson & Sarah Iannucci - Visualising Viruses
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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 episode delving into the scientific world of biomedical visualisation by Dr Ed Hutchinson, ESWI Board Member an…
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Peter Openshaw - A mucosal perspective on pandemics
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"Learn about the fascinating field of mucosal immunology, vaccine effectiveness, and the role of face-mask protection not from virus particles but “spiticles and snoticles”. Dr Peter Openshaw, ESWI Board Member and Professor of Experimental Medicine, Imperial College London, expertly guides us through what led to the unprecedented speed of COVID-19…
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Terho Heikkinen - Flu shots for children? Why this should be more on the radar
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ESWI Board Member Terho Heikkinen, Professor in paediatrics at the University of Turku in Finland talks about paediatric infectious diseases. Learn about why the flu shot is to be recommended in children. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Viatris.By European Scientific Working Group on Influenza (ESWI)
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George Kassianos - Vaccinations to consider before, during, and after pregnancy
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Dr George Kassianos, ESWI Board Member and retired general practitioner gives a comprehensive and in-depth explanation of vaccination and pregnancy, including the risks and benefits to the mother and the infant. All the important vaccines are covered including Covid-19, influenza, MMR, and others. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Viatris.…
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Ted van Essen - How to be an inFLUencer: the role of a general practitioner
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ESWI Board Member and retired general practitioner Ted van Essen describes his unique journey from studying the benefits of influenza vaccination to risk groups to becoming “Dr Ted” on Dutch television, and having this important role in bringing accurate information about influenza vaccination to the general public. This podcast is kindly sponsored…
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Ab Osterhaus - Pandemic Preparedness Planning in Peacetime
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ESWI Chair and Professor in Virology, Ab Osterhaus, gives a captivating explanation on why we need to stay vigilant and properly prepare for the next pandemic. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Viatris.By ESWI Airborne
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