Med School Minutes-Ep. 53 | The Invisible Pandemic: Nanotech vs. Drug Resistance w/ Dr. Alya Limayem

Drug-resistant bacteria are a growing global threat — an invisible pandemic impacting millions each year. In this episode of Med School Minutes, Dr. Alya Limayem, Associate Professor at the University of North Florida and pioneer in nanotechnology research, shares how nano-based solutions could be the key to fighting superbugs.From her journey in science to her patented nanocompounds, Dr. Limayem discusses the urgent need for innovation, the promise of nanomedicine, and how even small-scale labs can make a big impact in global health.00:00 – Intro00:30 – Meet Dr. Alya Limayem02:55 – What Is Nanotechnology?04:02 – The Drug Resistance Crisis05:19 – Patents & Breakthroughs06:10 – Medical & Environmental Uses of Nanotech09:47 – Indigenous vs. Generic Probiotics10:57 – Balancing Teaching and Research15:10 – Starting Small in Research17:33 – Perseverance & Innovation18:59 – Journey from Tunisia to the U.S.27:39 – Building Research in the Caribbean#MedSchoolMinutes #SaintJamesSchoolOfMedicine #Nanotechnology #DrugResistance #MedicalResearch #Nanomedicine #Superbugs #GlobalHealth #CaribbeanMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #SciencePodcast #MedicalEducation