Guardians of Health: The Semmelweis Podcast

In this episode of "Guardians of Health: The Semmelweis Podcast," we are excited to welcome Martin Kiernan. Martin is a highly experienced nurse who has dedicated his career to the field of infection prevention and control since 1990. His extensive work spans acute hospital settings, academic environments, and the industry.

Martin's reputation as a research collaborator is recognized both nationally and internationally. His active involvement in professional organizations such as the Infection Prevention Society and the Healthcare Infection Society has solidified his status as a key opinion leader, educator, and researcher. His expertise and leadership have led to numerous invitations to mentor and support colleagues worldwide in infection prevention.

Join us as we delve into Martin's vast experience, insights, and contributions to infection control, continuing the legacy of Ignaz Semmelweis.

He is the host of a science podcast titled: “infection control matters” https://open.spotify.com/show/6Gbx8eMqopd4Idd8S9ivLy that started during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode of "Guardians of Health: The Semmelweis Podcast," we are delighted to welcome Dr. Seven Johannes Sam Aghdassi. Dr. Aghdassi is a dedicated medical doctor at the Department of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine at Charité-University Medicine in Berlin, Germany.

Born on May 3, 1988, Dr. Aghdassi graduated from a German "Gymnasium" with an "Abitur" in 2007 and went on to study medicine at Charité-University Medicine Berlin from 2008 to 2014, earning his Doctorate in Medicine in June 2014.

He began his medical career at Charité-University Medicine Berlin, working in the department of nephrology and medical intensive care from November 2014 to October 2015. Since January 2016, he has been serving in the department of hygiene and environmental medicine at Charité.

Fluent in German, English, and Spanish, with basic knowledge of French, Dr. Aghdassi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion on infection prevention and control. Join us as we explore his journey, insights, and contributions to the field, inspired by the legacy of Ignaz Semmelweis.

Welcome to this episode of "Guardians of Health: The Semmelweis Podcast."

In this episode, we are honoured to welcome Alexandra Peters, who is the Scientific Lead for Clean Hospitals, a global network committed to enhancing healthcare safety through improved environmental hygiene.

She is currently based at the University Hospitals of Geneva Infection Control Program and works closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Resistance. She is on the future stars of IPC.

Alexandra holds a PhD in Biomedical Science with a focus on Global Health, and an MA in Science and Security. Her extensive expertise spans healthcare environmental hygiene, hand hygiene, and health security, making her a pivotal figure in the global fight against healthcare-associated infections.

Join us as we learn about Alexandra's journey from the US to Europe, sharing her insights on the legacy of Ignaz Semmelweis, the current challenges in infection prevention, and the innovative strategies being employed worldwide to create safer healthcare environments.