Virulent Vortex

Author: Jaap de Roode & Todd Swink

The Virulent Vortex is a podcast hosted by Emory University Biology Professor, Jaap de Roode, in which he discusses infectious disease research with researchers from Emory University: from molecules and pathogens to populations and pandemics, and everything in between. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Genres: Life Sciences, Science

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Season 3 - Episode 6 - Maria Garcia Quesada
Episode 6
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026

Diarrheal diseases are the leading cause of childhood mortality in low-resource settings. In this episode of the Virulent Vortex, Maria Garcia Quesada explains that these diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. As part of her own research, she focuses on Shigella, and tries to understand how to best design trials to test the efficacy of newly developed Shigella vaccines. In her own words, her research is focused on “giving Shigella vaccines the best shot”.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.