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.

Laura Spinney, a science journalist and author, discusses the enduring impacts of the 1918 Spanish flu. Heidi Larson, an anthropology professor, highlights how public trust is crucial for vaccine acceptance, especially amidst skepticism. Daniel Streicker, an ecologist, emphasizes the risks of viruses jumping from bats to humans, stressing the need for more research. Lastly, Anupam Jena, a Harvard physician, uses economic principles to explore human behavior in healthcare, showcasing how external events influence health outcomes during crises like COVID-19.