This week we reach into our archive for a throwback conversation with Matthew Miller who is a distinguished scientist and academic leader at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.  Listen in as Matthew shares his journey from a small town in Ontario's cottage ciuntry to becoming a key leader in Canada's infectious disease research community.

Listen in as Matthew discusses how serendipity and mentorship shaped his career, the challenges of starting a lab, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his work.

Matthew also touches on the importance of basic science funding and his vision for the future of health sciences in Canada. Tune in as Jim and Matthew discuss the Next Great Big Ideas on the horizon in infectious disease research and how they just might transform the health of Canadians and the economy of Canada.