Trevor Bedford

Trevor Bedford, an Associate Professor at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and co-creator of Nextstrain, discusses the pivotal role of genomic epidemiology in public health. He highlights how viral mutations and animal-to-human spillover can be managed to prevent future pandemics. Trevor delves into the transformation brought by COVID-19 on scientific communication, emphasizing the importance of preprints and open science. He also explores advancements in sequencing technology and its potential to enhance pathogen detection and disease monitoring.