In this weeks episode, Andrew interviews Dr Fiona Gallagher about the last pandemic which ravaged Ireland. How the country responded, the formation of the Irish medical board (an ancient NPHET) and how they managed the spread of Cholera when they didn't even know what a bacteria was in 1832. Closing ports for safety and then opening them up again for business sounds familiar right? Dr Gallagher is an incredible speaker and has a wealth of knowledge, enjoy!

This season is supported by FameLab Ireland. FameLab is the world's leading science communication competition, designed to inspire, motivate and develop scientists and engineers to actively engage with the public. Created by the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK, in Ireland the competition is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and managed by the British Council in partnership with universities and science research centres across the country. For more information please visit www.britishcouncil.ie/famelab

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