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Podcast: The Infectious Science Podcast
Episode: Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science
Description: Send a textEver wondered about the intricate connection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health? Join us as Dr. Shannan Rossi, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology at UTMB, illuminates this fascinating concept known as 'One Health'. Dr. Rossi enchants us with her research on developing countermeasures for mosquito-borne viruses, specifically the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. She makes a compelling case for the continuous research and preparedness necessary for potential future outbreaks, underscoring the cyclical nature of such occurrences and the challenges of garnering interest and funding during quieter periods.We then...