UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Media Day

The University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases Director Myron Cohen, MD, discusses the uniqueness of the institution and its ability to offer research and clinical opportunities globally as well as play a significant role in public health.

Christopher Sellers, MD, discusses its distinct program and diverse professional opportunities as well as provide some insights as to why many ID trainees stay at the University of North Carolina (UNC).

Leaders from the UNC Special Pathogens Response Center discuss how they plan and carry out biopreparedness trainings to address transport and care of patients with high-consequence infectious disease, such as Ebola or Lassa fever.

UNC’s Benjamin Smith, MD, provides some insights into the logistics and steps behind these complicated and serious missions.