Drug Discovery Series: Nystatin

Episode 17 of the The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast podcast, hosted by Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose, titled "Drug Discovery Series: Nystatin" was published on July 11, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

July 11, 2025 ·14m · The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast

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Antifungals are medicines used to treat infections caused by fungi. Pharmacies and drugs stores worldwide are replete with several antifungals today, but before this, a particular one blazed the trail. In this captivating episode of our Drug Discovery Series, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of nystatin, the world’s first safe antifungal medication for humans. Join us as we unravel the story of two pioneering women scientists whose soil-to-lab collaboration by mail led to a medical marvel that still saves lives today. Learn how this antibiotic alternative revolutionized antifungal treatments, ushered in a new era of infectious disease medicine, and paved the way for countless therapies.Whether you’re a health professional, science enthusiast, or curious listener, this episode offers insights into innovation, grit, and the power of women in science.#DrugDiscovery #Nystatin #Antifungal #WomenInSTEM #TheGlobaHealthPharmacistPodcast #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalBreakthroughsDo listen, share, like, comment, follow and subscribe to The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcastX: @pharmpodcasterFacebook/YouTube/TikTok: The Global Health Pharmacist PodcastLinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose

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Antifungals are medicines used to treat infections caused by fungi. Pharmacies and drugs stores worldwide are replete with several antifungals today, but before this, a particular one blazed the trail. In this captivating episode of our Drug Discovery Series, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of nystatin, the world’s first safe antifungal medication for humans.

Join us as we unravel the story of two pioneering women scientists whose soil-to-lab collaboration by mail led to a medical marvel that still saves lives today. Learn how this antibiotic alternative revolutionized antifungal treatments, ushered in a new era of infectious disease medicine, and paved the way for countless therapies.

Whether you’re a health professional, science enthusiast, or curious listener, this episode offers insights into innovation, grit, and the power of women in science.

#DrugDiscovery #Nystatin #Antifungal #WomenInSTEM #TheGlobaHealthPharmacistPodcast #InfectiousDiseases #MedicalBreakthroughs

Do listen, share, like, comment, follow and subscribe to The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/globalhealthpharmacistpodcast

IG: @globalhealthpharmpodcast

X: @pharmpodcaster

Facebook/YouTube/TikTok: The Global Health Pharmacist Podcast

LinkedIn: Gbemisola Adebisi-Jose

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