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People, Parasites, and Plagues

People, Parasites, and Plagues

Auteur(s): David Peterson and Kim Klonowski
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People, Parasites, and Plagues is a podcast aimed at delivering information about the fascinating pathogens among us from the impressive professionals who study them. Join our hosts Dr. David Peterson and Dr. Kim Klonowski, two infectious disease researchers from the University of Georgia, as we explore the past, present, and future of science. Tune in every other week for a new and enlightening episode as we unpack the details surrounding some of Earth’s most perplexing diseases.

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  • The Science of Public Policy

    The Science of Public Policy
    Oct 15 2025

    This episode leans into the “people” side of People, Parasites & Plagues.

    Our guest is Dr. Erik C. Ness, Professor and Director of the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education at UGA. While his past work explored how education policy is implemented across states, his latest research takes on a timely challenge: how misinformation and “alternative facts,” especially in the age of AI, shape public policy.
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    36 min
  • Lock and Key: The Mechanics of Viral Entry

    Lock and Key: The Mechanics of Viral Entry
    Sep 26 2025

    Today we’re joined by Dr. Melinda Brindley, a molecular virologist at the UGA Department of Infectious Diseases. Her research explores how enveloped viruses enter host cells and replicate. Understanding this process could lead to new ways of developing treatments for viral infections.
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    34 min
  • Observable Variations: Using Genetic Marker Systems for Infectious Diseases

    Observable Variations: Using Genetic Marker Systems for Infectious Diseases
    Sep 13 2025

    This week, we’re joined by Dr. Travis Glenn, Director of the UGA Institute of Bioinformatics, to discuss his work with genetic marker systems and how he's using these systems to group infectious diseases.
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    38 min
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