People, Parasites, and Plagues

David Peterson and Kim Klonowski
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People, Parasites, and Plagues Podcast

People, Parasites, and Plagues is a podcast aimed at delivering information about the fascinating pathogens among us from the impressive professionals who study them. Join our hosts Dr. David Peterson and Dr. Kim Klonowski, two infectious disease researchers from the University of Georgia, as we explore the past, present, and future of science. Tune in every other week for a new and enlightening episode as we unpack the details surrounding some of Earth’s most perplexing diseases.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    Are You Faster Than a Nematode?

    The answer may surprise you! We're kicking off a new season with Dr. Astra Bryant: neuroscientist, parasitologist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Tune in to hear about her research with Strongyloides stercoralis, a fascinating parasite with incredible thermosensory capabilities.

    32 min

  2. 29 APR

    The Off-Key Immune Response to Malaria

    We've got another great malaria episode lined up for you today with Dr. Noah Butler, a professor of microbiology and immunology from University of Iowa. Join us as we learn about immune response during the blood-stage of a Plasmodium infection and cells who can sing!

    30 min

  3. 15 APR

    People, Parasites, and Pooches

    Dr. Rick Tarleton of the UGA Center for Tropical and Emerging Diseases to talk about his work with T. Cruzi and Chagas disease, what transmission looks like here in America, and the important research being done on the subject.

    34 min

  4. 1 APR

    A New Perspective on Parasites

    This week we're chatting with Dr. Andrew Park, a professor with the UGA Odum School of Ecology, to discuss case studies of case studies and the interesting ways ecologists approach research on parasites.

    27 min

  5. 18 MAR

    Infectious Reads: A PPP Book Club

    Dr. Klonowski and Dr. Peterson are joined by PPP Assistant Producer Syd Weigand to discuss some novels that we think the plague doctor would love. Today we're covering "And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic" by Randy Shills, "Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and the Search for the Virus That Caused It" by Gina Kolata, and "The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic" by Steven Johnson.

    37 min

  6. 1 MAR

    Asking About Aspergillus

    Today we're joined by Dr. Michelle Momany, a fungal expert from the UGA Department of Plant Biology. Tune in to hear about her fascinating research with the common fungus Aspergillus and the potential risks it poses.

    32 min

  7. 2 FEB

    Kissing Bugs Thrive, With a Little Help from Their Friends

    It's time to talk kissing bugs again! Today we're interviewing Dr. Kevin Vogel of the UGA Department of Entomology to discuss at the bacteria that call these insects home.

    28 min

  8. 19 JAN

    Mosquitoes, Malaria, & Medicine

    We’re back from our break for a great discussion with Dr. Samarchith Kurup of the Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases! Join us for a chat about liver-stage malaria and the development of drugs and vaccines.

    33 min
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People, Parasites, and Plagues is a podcast aimed at delivering information about the fascinating pathogens among us from the impressive professionals who study them. Join our hosts Dr. David Peterson and Dr. Kim Klonowski, two infectious disease researchers from the University of Georgia, as we explore the past, present, and future of science. Tune in every other week for a new and enlightening episode as we unpack the details surrounding some of Earth’s most perplexing diseases.

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  • Creator
    David Peterson and Kim Klonowski
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 People, Parasites, and Plagues
  • Show Website
    People, Parasites, and Plagues

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