Episode 14: SPECIAL: COVID-19 with Dr. Azza Gadir
Special thanks to Damon Palermo for Sound editing.
It is hard to escape the global uncertainty, fear and anxiety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while this is a sobering moment for humanity, it is a catalyst for bringing out the best of humanity also. Our capacity for problem solving is incredible, especially when it comes to science. However, the bottom line is that science doesn’t produce answers overnight. All we have at the moment are expert opinions and single studies that have not yet gone through the usual vigorous process of peer review. The CDC and the WHO have the most up to date reliable information, but some of the research that has not ended up on those websites, is still certainly worth thinking about critically.
On this special bonus episode of Sound Science, Immunologist Dr. Azza Gadir explains the immunologic progression of disease after getting infected with COVID-19, the latest research into whether or not we can acquire immunity to COVID-19 and how to test for it, and what we need to keep in mind when reading about all the science.
Guests
Dr. Azza Gadir
Immunologist and microbiome Dr. Azza Gadir will be talking about airway immunity, antibodies and immunity, and what to keep in mind when looking at the latest scientific research.
Dr. Azza Gadir got her Masters in the Immunology of Infectious Disease and her Ph.D. in Immunology from University College London and spent 8 years at Harvard University working on the immunology of food allergy and role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of disease. She is now head of R&D at SEED, A microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to improve human and environmental health.
Track Listings
Spacefunk – Allemania
Resavoir, Sen Morimoto – Escalator (Feat. Morimoto)
Choir of Young Believers – Claustrophobia
Talking Heads - Don’t Worry About the Government
Gil Scott-Heron - Where Did the Night Go
Celia Hollander - Vacant & Encouraging My Trophy House Plant
Chet Baker - Alone Together
Wake Up Alone – Amy Winehouse
Floating Points - Birth
Floating Points – Sea-Watch
Nautyca Sarkodie - Social Media
Tyler, The Creator – Bordem (FEAT. Rex Orange Country & Anna of the North)
Four Tet - LA Trance
Frank Ocean – Solo
FKJ, Bas – Risk
Aleksander - Yamaha
King Krule – Alone, Omen 3
Aleksander - Dreams
Suzanne Kraft – No Worries
Al Green – Tired of Being Alone
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Cheer up