Daniel Streicker

Dr. Daniel Streicker, a Professor of Viral Ecology, discusses vampire bats as reservoirs for rabies and approaches to vaccination for preventing transmission. Topics include: sleep disturbance in cardiac disease, influenza vaccine responses, multipronged T cells, γδ T cells in solid tumors, collaboration in immunology, vampire bats and rabies transmission, and fieldwork experiences in South America.

Laura Spinney, a science journalist and author, discusses the parallels between the 2020 pandemic and the 1918 Spanish flu, highlighting humanity's resilience. Daniel Streicker, an ecologist, sheds light on bats as reservoirs for viruses, particularly rabies. Jonny Sun, a writer and artist, explores themes of loneliness and the search for connection during isolation. Wang Hung offers insights on cultural responses to COVID-19, contrasting collectivism in China with individualism in the U.S., raising questions about societal norms in crises.

Ecologist Daniel Streicker, who studies animal-borne diseases, reveals how vaccinating vampire bats in the Amazon rainforest can lead to groundbreaking insights for preventing pandemics. He shares the fascinating connection between bat behavior and the transmission of rabies, shedding light on zoonotic diseases. Streicker discusses innovative strategies, including edible vaccines, that aim to curb rabies outbreaks. His work emphasizes the need for proactive disease management, showcasing how lessons from vampire bats could shape future public health initiatives.