Join Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a thought-provoking discussion with Gregory A. Poland, MD, a distinguished physician-scientist and director of the Vaccine Research Group at Mayo Clinic. Poland shares his inspiring journey in vaccine research and his unique perspective as both a scientist and an ordained Presbyterian minis…

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling conversation with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc, an internationally recognized clinician-scientist and professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leading HIV researcher, discussing the…

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of academic affairs at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, and the first pharmacist to serve as president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). Goad sh…

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an engaging conversation with Seth F. Berkley, MD, a global health pioneer and champion of equitable access to vaccines. He shares insights from his notable career, including his impactful work in Uganda rebuilding the immunization program and developing the national AIDS control prog…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney, adjunct law professor at AU-WCL (Criminal Antitrust), and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, continues conversations on former President Donald Trump’s election interference trial with Michael Zeldin, MSNBC and CNN legal analyst, former federal prosecutor, and host of That Said With Michael Ze…

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for an insightful conversation with Grace Lee, MD, MPH, an infectious disease physician and dynamic leader who helped guide US vaccine policy making during the turbulent times of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights into the complexities and challenges encountered, as well as the im…

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with patient advocate and public health champion Leana Wen, MD, MSc. Practicing physician and Washington Post columnist, Wen shares her remarkable journey, from her childhood as an immigrant to the US from China, to her experiences as Health Commissioner of Bal…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney, adjunct law professor at AUWCL (Criminal Antitrust), and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, covers several issues related to the ongoing litigation against former President Donald Trump with Michael Zeldin, frequent TV legal analyst, former DOJ federal prosecutor, and host of the podcast That …

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling discussion with renowned infectious disease specialist and public health communicator, Céline Gounder, MD, ScM. Gounder shares her insights on the importance of trust in public health communication, the fight against misinformation, the future of infectious disease diagno…

Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, as they dive into a candid discussion with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, of Resolve to Save Lives, exploring his journey from philosophy to medicine and a distinguished career in public health, with a focus on building resilient communities. From limiting trans-fat to banning smoking, he has spen…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney, adjunct law professor at AU-WCL (Criminal Antitrust), and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, discusses the latest updates in the ongoing litigation against former President Donald Trump with Elliot Williams, CNN legal analyst and former DOJ deputy assistant attorney general and a Principal at …

In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about her perspectives on rebuilding trust in public health agencies. She shares what first influenced her to study medicine, what she is most proud of to date at CDC as well as…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney, adjunct law professor at AU-WCL (Criminal Antitrust), and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, discusses developments in the pending litigation against former President Donald Trump in with Barbara McQuade, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, law professor at the Univers…

In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He shares insights from his influential career in vaccine science and diplomacy, from how the field has changed over time, how his experience as the father of an …

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney, adjunct law professor at AU-WCL (Criminal Antitrust), and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, discusses the latest updates in the pending criminal and civil litigation against former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization with Cynthia Alksne, a career federal prosecutor, MSNBC legal …

In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the US Food and Drug Administration. He shares his insights on the origin of Operation Warp Speed during the COVID-19 pandemic, his efforts to transform the way that FDA appr…

In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Carol J. Baker, MD, a leader in group B Streptococcus prevention and a passionate advocate for maternal immunization to help protect mothers and infants. She shares her perspectives on the most significant changes throughout her career, including the development of v…

In this episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), who was deeply involved in the responses to some of the biggest public health threats of the past 5 decades including HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. She shares her perspec…

Greg catches up on what has happened in the past few weeks. He talks about his interview for TV in Newark and of his plans for the 30th anniversary event at Lofty Pursuits and the Lootbox he hopes to have for you. Thanks to the Super Patrions. Youtube: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, examines the D.C. and Georgia indictments of former President Donald Trump on charges related to alleged attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election with Cynthia Alksne, a career federal prosecutor, MSNBC legal analyst, and expert on …

In the season 2 premier episode, hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, talk with Barney S. Graham, MD, PhD, professor and senior advisor for global health equity at Morehouse School of Medicine, and one of the true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion ranges from his early experiences farming to industry challenges, big…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, examines the indictment of former President Donald Trump concerning the mishandling of records at Mar-a-Lago with Cynthia Alksne, a career federal prosecutor, MSNBC legal analyst, and expert on criminal law, grand jury and police investigations, and confro…

GReg talks about what is happening at Lofty Pursuits and what new candies are being made. He gives a Pateron shout out, and he talks about some issues he's been having. Candy http://www.pd.net YT http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Bruce G. Gellin, MD, MPH, senior vice president and chief of global public health strategy at The Rockefeller Foundation, was a source of science-based information about vaccines long before misinformation and disinformation became buzzwords. From developing the first pandemic influenza preparedness and response plan for the US in 2005, to decades …

Greg talks about helping a friends son learn to drive and the transitory nature of life. In short don't worry, be happy. He talks about a business professor he met who was confused about lofty pursuits, he reads your letters (and wants you to send more!) YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net…

In this episode, Jeff Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney, chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, and former Federal Trade Commission attorney, will discuss the recent civil and criminal investigations and indictments for “no-poach cases” with Steve Cernak. Jeff and Steve bring an insightful perspective on DOJ and FTC investigative policies and the latest…

As President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Richard E. Besser, MD, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former ABC News chief health and medical editor, is now a leading champion for health equity urging the US to embrace its potential and provide opportunities for all to thrive ……

Greg talks about how intractions with the city of Tallahassee made it look like something was amiss, and how he went through the system to discover it was really nothing. Greg talks about restoring his calliope and about how some electronics in this project work. Of course there will also be candy updates. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.Yo…

Greg talks about the kitten who's evading capture (or is that cat-ure?) at his warehouse, about a new sour flavor and about candy he's making in memory of Rico Browning the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg is back, and he reads your letters, talks about how he travels, gives shout outs, and of course talks about upcoming candy. Colin Hay's Maggie: https://youtu.be/NsTQARyOpgM YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

An international leader who played a key role in shaping the global COVID-19 vaccine strategy, Katherine L. O’Brien, MD, MPH, is now focused on bringing communities around the world up to date on immunizations and creating an accord to improve the global response to the next pandemic …

Greg talks about what he's learned from the last few months of life. Also the WOW MOM Candy. DVD Link: https://www.amazon.com/Edward-Everett-Horton-Silent-Comedies/dp/B09B7Q23J9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27U542BHTN5T1&keywords=edward+everett+horton&qid=1682537581&sprefix=edward+everett+horton%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/…

Greg talks about why he was off the air for the past 7 weeks and trys to figure out what is in his mind right now.

In this episode, Jeffrey Jacobovitz, AGG trial attorney and chair of the firm’s Antitrust group, tackles the New York indictment of former President Trump with Cynthia Alksne, a former federal and state prosecutor, MSNBC legal analyst, and expert on criminal law. Jeff and Cynthia — who have handled cases involving weeks of grand jury investigations…

As the first female director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, led the agency through 40 public health crises, including SARS-CoV-1. As CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, she now advocates for change to strengthen US health security and break the cycle of crisis to compl…

An avid baseball fan who has played a pivotal role in shaping vaccine policy in the US and globally, Walter A. Orenstein, MD, reflects on lessons learned from smallpox, measles, polio, and how his love of baseball influenced a remarkable career in epidemiology and public health …

Yup, on my way to Pensacon a Pop Culture convention in Pensacola Florida, dressed as a steam punk candy maker. Marky Ramone is here. I'm having so much fun.

Greg talks about rebuilding his first real piece of furniture, he reads your letters, reads out the names of super patrions and recounts some memories of friends he wants to interview for this podcast. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

Scientist, philosopher, and public health hero, William H. Foege, MD, MPH, tells the remarkable story of the eradication of smallpox, a disease that killed more than 300 million people in the 20th century, and reflects on the lessons learned that are still relevant today …By Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director & CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director

I went to ice cream school at Penn State, and this is about what I learned there. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg is on his way during a long series of flights to State College PA for a high level ice cream making class. He talks about this and reads your letters. YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits Candy: http://www.pd.net

Greg talks about finishing a project, in this case the Bear House wood shop, and about candies. He reads your letters. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg goes shopping for Lofty Pursuits and has a Meh trip to Atlanta. He gets a new wood lathe (new for him) and reads your letters. YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits CANDY: http://www.pd.net

Greg sits in the Bear House and talks about the past week and how he's discovered he is no longer a good teacher. He wonders if this happens when you get to a certain skill level. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.youtube.com/LoftyPursuits

A preeminent scientist who literally wrote the book on vaccines, Stanley A. Plotkin, MD, recalls the history of his work on life-saving vaccines for rubella and rotavirus, and discusses his predictions for the future …

Greg talk about the year in the past and the year in the future. He talks about the projects he's been working on today, how owning a Christmas business can be stressful and the relaxation of Christmas day. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Just what the title says. It's a laid back podcast tonight. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Greg talks about "A Very Lofty Christmas" and things he's doing in his shop. He talks about how to make an event fun for all. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits

Renowned scientist, advisor to 7 US Presidents, and widely known as “the nation’s top infectious disease doctor,” Anthony S. Fauci, MD, reflects on his decades-long career overseeing US research efforts from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19...By Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, NFID Executive Director & CEO, and William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director

Today greg talks about making Christmas cards with his laser cutter, about making candy on the street for the Tallahassee Winter fest, he does shout outs, and explains why we made PB&J candy canes. Candy: http://www.pd.net YT: http://www.YouTube.com/LoftyPursuits