The Director's Desk
The Director's Desk
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The Director’s Desk is the official podcast of the National Institutes of Health, hosted by NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Join Dr. Bhattacharya as he speaks with NIH researchers, leaders, and community members about their work, experiences, and the science driving medical progress. Get an inside look at the people and stories shaping the future of biomedical research.
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This podcast covers crucial themes in biomedical research and public health, highlighting topics such as the future of animal testing, addiction and opioid crises, and the journeys of early-career scientists. For instance, episodes delve into the ethical challenges in modernizing research practices and examine the science behind addiction, all while providing insights into NIH's innovative strategies for public health advancements.
The Director’s Desk is the official podcast of the National Institutes of Health, hosted by NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Join Dr. Bhattacharya as he speaks with NIH researchers, leaders, and community members about their work, experiences, and the science driving medical progress. Get an inside look at the people and stories shaping the future of biomedical research.
In this episode of The Director’s Desk, NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya speaks with Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger, Acting Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). They discuss Dr. Taubenberger’s remarkable career path and the groundbreaking research NIAID is leading to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.From developing vaccines and life-saving treatments to advancing the science of immune system function, NIAID’s work is shaping the future of global health. This conversation offers an inside look at how cutting-edge research is helping to protect communities in the U.S. and around the world from some of the most pressing health threats of our time.
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