Ep. 3 | Dr. Nahid Bhadelia - From the Frontlines to the White House: Global Outbreak Response & Preparedness

In this episode of Voices from the Field, we speak with Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, a board-certified infectious diseases physician. She is the founding director of Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) and a former Senior Policy Advisor for the White House COVID-19 Response Team.Dr. Bhadelia joins Neil Nakkash to discuss her experiences on the frontlines of global health crises, from Ebola treatment units in West Africa to coordinating the United States’ global COVID-19 vaccine response. She speaks on the reality of outbreak response, the intersection of medicine and policy, and the challenges of preparing for future pandemics in an interconnected world. She also shares insights on global health security, vaccine equity, and the systems needed to respond effectively to emerging infectious threats.For students interested in infectious disease, public health policy, and global health leadership, this episode offers a powerful look into what it takes to respond to the world’s most urgent health challenges.To learn more about the latest infectious disease updates, visit Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON).Follow NAAMA NextGen on Instagram @NAAMA_NextGen to stay updated on our events, initiatives, and other content.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. If you'd like to watch this episode, visit https://www.youtube.com/@naama_nextgenSee you next time on Voices From the Field.