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Sylvia Plevritis
Professor of Biomedical Data Science and Radiology and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University. Conducts research on cancer cells.
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Jun 6, 2025
• 25min
Are We Prepared To Fight ‘The New Polio’?
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Eli Cahan, a Boston-based journalist and physician specializing in emerging diseases, talks about the alarming rise of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a polio-like illness causing paralysis in children. He discusses the urgent need for a vaccine and what this reveals about our healthcare readiness for outbreaks. Sylvia Plevritis, a Stanford professor in Biomedical Data Science, explores the overlooked role of non-cancerous cells in tumors, which could lead to breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Together, they highlight the critical intersections of infectious diseases and cancer research.
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