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A Conversation With Dr. Wilbur Chen on Federally Funded Research and Global Health
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In this episode of "The UMB Pulse" podcast, hosts Charles Schelle, MS, and Dana Rampolla chat with Wilbur Chen, MD, MS ’08, the Frank M. Calia, MD Endowed Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and chief of the adult clinical studies section at UMSOM's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health.
Chen highlights the importance of federally funded research and the importance of global health efforts for local stability.
In addition, Chen addresses current concerns such as the resurgence of measles in the United States and the avian flu outbreak, emphasizing the need for widespread vaccination and sustained research. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of how the University of Maryland, Baltimore is driving forward public health initiatives that have both local and global implications.
00:00 Introduction to UMB's Mission
00:42 Meet Dr. Wilbur Chen
02:59 Dr. Chen's Journey into Infectious Disease Research
09:59 The Importance of Indirect Costs in Research
18:16 Current Research and Global Health Impact
25:12 Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.
35:45 Avian Flu and Its Implications
47:55 Global Health Challenges and Future Pandemics
58:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Chapters
1. Introduction to UMB's Mission (00:00:00)
2. Meet Dr. Wilbur Chen (00:00:42)
3. Dr. Chen's Journey into Infectious Disease Research (00:02:59)
4. The Importance of Indirect Costs in Research (00:09:59)
5. Current Research and Global Health Impact (00:18:16)
6. Measles Outbreaks in the U.S. (00:25:12)
7. Avian Flu and Its Implications (00:35:45)
8. Global Health Challenges and Future Pandemics (00:47:55)
9. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:58:11)
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