Infectious IDeas

About Infectious IDeas

You are listening to Infectious IDeas, a podcast presented by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), that goes beyond the science to explore the personal stories behind the people doing the work. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with inspiring leaders and humble heroes making a powerful impact on public health. Through their experiences, we uncover the human side of infectious disease prevention and treatment—all driven by a shared vision of healthier lives for all.

Publisher

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)

Category

science · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jul 2022

Latest episode

2 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

66 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Days, Not Years: Reimagining Vaccine Development with Richard J. Hatchett, MD

   What will it take to better prepare the world for the next pandemic, and why are vaccine equity and disease surveillance critical to that effort? In this episode of the Infectious IDeas podcast, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, have a candid conversation with Richard J. Hatchett, MD, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and recipient of the 2026 NFID Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award. He share...

2. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Building a Legacy of Health Equity with Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH

   What does it take to eradicate a disease like polio, and why does vaccine equity matter as much as scientific innovation? In this episode of the Infectious IDeas podcast, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, welcome Kathleen M. Neuzil, MD, MPH, of the Gates Foundation and recipient of the 2026 NFID John P. Utz Leadership Award, for a lively discussion on global immunization policy, disease surveillance, and the effort to eradicate polio...

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Listening to Learn with Heidi J. Larson, PhD

   How do we build trust in an era of misinformation, social media, and artificial intelligence? In this episode of Infectious IDeas, NFID CEO Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, and NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, talk with Heidi J. Larson, PhD, director of the Vaccine Confidence Project and professor of anthropology, risk, and decision science at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Drawing on decades of research and experience, Larson explains why vaccine h...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

264,686

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

68

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