Get the app
Michael Bresalier
Historian of modern medicine at Swansea University, researching infectious disease, global health, and human-animal relations. Author of "Modern Flu: British Medical Science and the Viralisation of Influenza, 1890-1950."
Best podcasts with Michael Bresalier
Ranked by the Snipd community
Dec 27, 2024
• 1h 8min
Michael Bresalier, "Modern Flu: British Medical Science and the Viralisation of Influenza, 1890-1950" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023)
chevron_right
In this discussion, Dr. Michael Bresalier, a historian of modern medicine at Swansea University, delves into his book on the history of influenza research in Britain. He traces the evolution of understanding influenza from 1890 to 1950 and the impact of pandemics on public health perceptions. Bresalier highlights how two world wars and significant collaborations reshaped medical science. He discusses the challenges of developing influenza vaccines and draws parallels between past pandemics and current global health issues, emphasizing the importance of historical lessons.
The AI-powered Podcast Player
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
Get the app
