People, Parasites, and Plagues

By: 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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Episodes
  • Transposons Advance Fungal Research By Leaps & Bounds

    Transposons Advance Fungal Research By Leaps & Bounds
    Nov 15 2024

    We're back this week to talk more Cryptococcus neoformans with Dr. Blake Billmyre of the UGA Department of Infectious Diseases! Join us to hear how he's studying transposons in an effort to improve antifungal drugs.
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    29 mins
  • That’s NOT A Nucleus In Your Red Blood Cell

    That’s NOT A Nucleus In Your Red Blood Cell
    Nov 1 2024

    Dr. Vasant Muralidharan joins us this week for a metaphor-packed discussion about malaria and his work (and personal experience) with the Plasmodium parasite.

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    36 mins
  • A Lesson In Mentoring

    A Lesson In Mentoring
    Oct 18 2024

    This week we're chatting with Dr. Erin Dolan, a Professor of Science Education here at UGA about how different factors in student's research experiences influence them and how the presence of mentorship can affect their pathway into a STEM career.
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    32 mins

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