In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Dr. Jim Wilson and Sharon Parrillo, two leading experts in health security and infection prevention.

Dr. Wilson, a health security specialist focused on early warning systems for high-risk infectious diseases, and Sharon, a board-certified infection prevention leader with two decades of experience, discuss the challenges of pandemic response, misinformation, and the evolving role of AI in health security.

From striking the right balance between early warnings and avoiding sensationalism to ensuring hospitals can maintain essential services during a crisis, this episode unpacks the critical role of trust and communication in emergency response.

Tune in to learn how health leaders navigate uncertainty and build resilience.

Show Highlights
[02:55] How early warning systems detected COVID-19 before global recognition
[05:12] The dangers of misinformation and the challenge of building public trust
[17:57] The evolving role of telemedicine and AI in infection prevention
[23:41] How hospitals balance infection control with keeping essential services running
[28:55] Rewriting the playbook on pandemic response and lessons for the future of health security

Connect with Dr. James Wilson and Sharon Parrillo
- Dr Wilson's Linkedin
- Ms. Parrillo's Linkedin