ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In our latest episode, we are joined by tropical infectious disease specialist Dr. Davidson Hamer to discuss the continuing dengue fever crisis. We discuss the past and current trajectory of dengue, possible interventions to help stop its spread, and what clinicians and medical professionals should look for in patients with possible dengue infections. We also take some time to discuss African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), including the causes, spread, and symptoms of this illness.
Dr. Davidson Hamer is a Professor of Global Health and Medicine at Boston University’s School of Public Health and Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
Dr. Hamer is an infectious disease specialist whose work focuses particularly on tropical infectious diseases and global health. For more than two decades, he has conducted and supervised research across developing countries, with a particular focus on improving the health and survival of mothers, newborns, and children.
He has also been involved with the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) and is the Director of the Travel Clinic at Boston Medical Center. He is also a faculty member at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL).
His extensive field experience includes research on malaria, HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, diarrheal diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, maternal and neonatal health, and strategies to improve access to lifesaving care in resource-limited settings.
