Rebecca Katz on the past, present, and future of covid-19

Today’s guest is Rebecca Katz, a professor and director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University. She is a leading expert in global health diplomacy, global health security, and emerging infectious diseases. Rebecca was a consultant to the United States Department of State on matters related to the Biological Weapons Convention and emerging infectious disease threats from 2004 to 2019. She co-convened the first international scientific conference on global health security in 2019 with the next edition planned in 2021.

In this episode, we cover: Rebecca’s journey in becoming a leading expert in global health science and security, the history and significance of pandemics, the rise of Covid-19, its impact on life and society, the role of governance and the WHO in coordinating the global response, as well as what the future may hold. We also discuss research conducted by the Center for Global Health Science and Security in shaping public health policy. Please check out the show notes for more information on projects Rebecca is leading and for ways to get involved.

About and from Prof. Rebecca Katz:

Website: https://ghss.georgetown.edu/people/katz/Twitter: Rebecca Katz (@RebeccaKatz5)Center for Global Health Science and Security Support the center’s many research activities (please specify the Center for Global Health Science and Security in the ‘Other Designation’ box)

Global Health Science and Security:

CSS Lunch Series | Global Health Security ft. Dr Rebecca KatzGeorgetown Infectious Disease Atlas (GIDA)

Pandemic/Covid-19:

COVID-19 Updates – Center for Global Health Science and SecurityCOVID-Local: A Frontline Guide for Local Decision-MakersCovid Act NowThe 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Challenges for Global Health GovernanceRep. Schiff Discusses Coronavirus with Public Health Expert Dr. Rebecca KatzPolicy opportunities to enhance sharing for pandemic researchThe Lawfare Podcast: Rebecca Katz on Global Health Security and the Coronavirus ResponseHow Life in Our Cities Will Look After the Coronavirus Pandemic

Assorted Links:

First International Global Health Security Conference (GHS 2019) – Center for Global Health Science and SecurityDefining Health Diplomacy: Changing Demands in the Era of GlobalizationTruman National Security Project: Rebecca KatzThe Revised International Health Regulations: A Framework for Global Pandemic ResponseBook Recommendation: The Sot-Weed Factor by John Barth

Technology Initiatives:

Bridging technology, venture, and intelligence – In-Q-Tel – Strategic investor that accelerates the development and delivery of cutting-edge technologies to US government agenciesEpiHack

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Music:

Music used in this podcast: Simplex Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com): Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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