In the final part of this deep dive series, David Heymann looks ahead to future threats, from antimicrobial resistance to zoonotic spillovers, and the innovations that offer hope. He discusses next-generation diagnostics and vaccines, the rise of the One Health approach, and the need for better global financing and communication strategies. The episode closes with guidance for future public health leaders.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:40 – Next pandemic

02:29 – Today's threats

04:27 – Diagnostic innovations

05:47 – Vaccine innovations

06:21 – One Health

08:20 – Funding

10:38 – Addressing misinformation

15:42 – Advice for the next generation

In Part 2 of this deep dive series, David Heymann examines how global surveillance systems operate, why international coordination remains difficult, and how eradication efforts, such as those for polio, continue to strengthen health infrastructures. He reflects on the realities of responding in low-resource settings and the tension between rapid emergency interventions and sustainable system-building.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Disease surveillance

02:44 – International coordination

04:39 – Polio eradication

06:20 – Low-resource settings

08:46 – Rapid response versus capacity building

10:04 – Lessons learnt

David Heymann joins host Jonathan Sackier to reflect on the defining outbreaks that shaped modern epidemiology. He recounts early Ebola investigations, compares SARS-CoV-1 with SARS-CoV-2, and revisits the smallpox eradication campaign. This episode offers rare insights into the field experiences that transformed global preparedness.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:07 – Ebola

05:51 – SARS-CoV-1 versus SARS-CoV-2

08:11 – Smallpox

09:26 – Insights from the field

10:28 – Milestones

In this quickfire episode, David Heymann answers essential questions about outbreak response, pandemic preparedness, and the future of global health. From the biggest misconceptions about infectious diseases to the threats we're overlooking, this introduction sets the stage for the full series.

In the final instalment of this episode on paediatric cystic fibrosis, Lisa Saiman explores the global inequities that persist, noting how progress is hindered by limited access to advanced antimicrobial resistance prevention tools such as sequencing and pathogen identification. She emphasises the need for strengthened international collaboration to help bridge these gaps.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:56 – Care inequities

03:30 – Global lessons

07:08 – Global collaborations

08:56 – Future directions

How can the threat of antimicrobial resistance be mitigated? In this second deep-dive episode, Lisa Saiman shares insights into the value of antibiotic stewardship and the nuance of microbial susceptibility testing in patients with cystic fibrosis. A must-listen for anyone curious about the overlap between cystic fibrosis and pathogen resistance.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

03:30 – Antimicrobial resistance threat

04:20 – Antibiotic stewardship

07:00 – Hospital lessons

10:00 – New antimicrobials

Lisa Saiman joins host Saranya Ravindran to discuss infection prevention in children with cystic fibrosis, exploring evolving hospital and clinical practices, key respiratory pathogens, and practical strategies to reduce infection risk at home. Learn about how the risk of infection affects the day-to-day lives of patients with cystic fibrosis.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:05 – Prevention importance

04:34 – International management

05:58 – Cross-infection risk

06:55 – COVID-19 lessons

07:43 – Home risk

10:57 – Childhood pathogens

In this rapid-fire episode, Lisa Saiman answers key questions about infections in children with cystic fibrosis, from everyday prevention measures to the threat of antimicrobial resistance. Perfect for listeners short on time but eager to boost their paediatric cystic fibrosis knowledge in just a few short minutes.