Episode 26: Hantavirus —The Climate Connection

In this episode of The Research Collective, Dr. Saswati Upadhyay unpacks the complex environmental mechanisms that may be influencing the spread of Hantavirus, offering insights into how shifting ecosystems, changing weather patterns, and human-environment interactions can shape emerging public health risks. Through a thoughtful and research-driven discussion, Dr. Upadhyay highlights why understanding these climate-related dynamics is critical for scientists, policymakers, and communities alike. Whether you’re interested in epidemiology, environmental science, or global health, this episode provides an engaging look at one of the many ways climate change may be reshaping disease transmission in our world.