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COVID19 Epidemiology Trends
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
From the dawn of the pandemic there has been a notable rise in false information that clouds public perception and harms trust in scientific guidance. To remedy this situation it is critical that we step into conversations with the best possible information. Dr. Natalie Dean is a biostatistican that studies emerging infectious disease at the University of Florida. In this episode we discuss the current situation, the reporting of statistics, the current trends, and then answer questions from social media. The intent is to provide you with accurate information from the world’s foremost authorities so that you may engage critical conversations with confidence.Follow Dr. Dean on Twitter: @nataliexdean And her website is here.# COLABRATalking Biotech is brought to you by Colabra – an R&D platform that brings your lab’s world-changing research together in one shared space. Learn more at https://www.colabra.app/# TALKING BIOTECHTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkingbiotechWebsite: https://www.colabra.app/podcasts/talking-biotech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colabrahqThe Talking Biotech podcast is distinct from Dr. Kevin Folta's teaching and research roles at the University of Florida. The views expressed on the show are those of Dr. Folta and his guests, and do not reflect the opinions of the university or Colabra.
Released:
May 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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