MMI Monthly: Public Health Stories from Bench to Breakthrough
by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · 5 episodes
Science
MMI Monthly's podcast, "Public Health Stories from Bench to Breakthrough," highlights scientific research and advances in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Latest episodes
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13 min
Why Do Women Fight Infections Better Than Men?
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/pnnWWDf6U9o?si=CHmOTsWBWLZkpU7N Why do women tend to have stronger immune responses than men? From COVID-19 to influenza, Johns Hopkins re…
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11 min
From Bugs to Breakthroughs: Tackling Lyme Disease at the Immune Level (with
Over 90% of vector-borne diseases in the U.S. are tick-borne. Yet, prevention tools and treatments remain limited. Today, we discuss Lyme disease — what it is, why it's hard to fig…
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13 min
Gut Feeling: The Hidden Power of Microbes in Your Health
Your body is home to trillions of microbes that influence everything from digestion to disease risk. But how exactly do they shape your health? In this episode of MMI Monthly, we e…
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8 min
The Science of Science: Putting Ph(ilosophy) Back Into PhD
In conversation with guest host Thomas Locke, Dr. Gundula Bosch discusses the significance of philosophy in science education, emphasizing the need for an understanding of the basi…
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10 min
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma: From Emergency to Everyday
In the inaugural episode of MMI Monthly: From Bench to Breakthrough, guest host Thomas Locke explores the evolution of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) therapy, from starting as…