People I (Mostly) Admire 89. A Cross Between Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones
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Oct 1, 2022 Charity Dean, a physician and public health advocate, shares her passion for infectious diseases and her pivotal role in the early COVID-19 response. She discusses the challenges of combating tuberculosis and the balance between individual rights and public safety. Dean also reflects on her unique journey from a restrictive upbringing to the private sector, emphasizing the importance of data and community initiatives in health crises. Her insights into healthcare communication innovations highlight the potential of simple ideas in transforming patient experiences.
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Early Fascination with Disease
- Charity Dean loved reading about the bubonic plague as a child and still does today.
- This fascination, coupled with hearing missionaries discuss diseases in Africa, sparked her lifelong interest in infectious diseases.
Overcoming Discouragement
- Charity Dean's family and community didn't encourage her medical aspirations.
- Despite being pulled out of science classes on evolution, she pursued microbiology, changing her worldview.
Transformation in College
- Initially, Charity Dean didn't believe in evolution due to her upbringing.
- Studying microbiology in college revealed the reality of molecular evolution, further fueling her passion for infectious diseases.
