EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 22 MIN
Episode 2: Prof. Jos van der Meer
from ISAC's Living Legends in Infectious Diseases · host ISAC
Share your comments / feedbackWelcome to the second episode of ISAC's Living Legends in Infectious Diseases podcast series, hosted by Professor Ian Gould.In this episode Ian Gould interviews Jos van der Meer (Emeritus Professor and former Chairman at the Department of Internal Medicine of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre in Nijmegen). Jos charts the evolution of modern infectious diseases—from his discovery of the hyper‑IgD syndrome and pioneering work in innate immunity to his early leadership in antimicrobial stewardship and European science policy. He reflects on scientific breakthroughs, the struggle to revive antibiotic development, the lessons of COVID‑19, and his new career as a graphic artist.LinksJos Van Der Meer Graphic ArtISAC websiteISAC Academy34th ICC 2026 ManilaThanks for joining us on ISAC's Living Legends podcast. You’ll find sources and guest information in the show notes and at the ISAC Academy.Follow the show for more conversations with leaders in infectious disease.
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Share your comments / feedback Welcome to the second episode of ISAC's Living Legends in Infectious Diseases podcast series, hosted by Professor Ian Gould. In this episode Ian Gould interviews Jos van der Meer (Emeritus Professor and former Chairman at the Department of Internal Medicine of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre in Nijmegen). Jos charts the evolution of modern infectious diseases—from his discovery of the hyper‑IgD syndrome and pioneering work in innate immunity to hi...
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