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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 55 MIN

"The Science of the Good Samaritan" with Emily R. Smith, PhD

from Duke Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative · host Duke Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative

Dr. Emily Smith, Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine and Assistant Research Professor of Global Health at Duke University, explores the intersection of faith, science, and global health through the lens of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Dr. Smith reflects on her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic as the voice behind 'Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist,' advocating for compassionate public health. Her presentation weaves data with a call to ethical action from a posture of solidarity and neighborly love rooted in both scientific and faith-based principles. This podcast aired in November, 2022.

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