Transmission
Transmission
Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp
Welcome to 'Transmission', an immersive journey into the heart of global health battles, featuring the researchers at, and partners of, the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. From early encounters with Ebola in distant villages to the recent fight against COVID-19 in bustling urban settings: these are stories of resilience, discovery, and humanity in the most challenging circumstances imaginable. This is ’Transmission’, your front-row seat to the world of health, science and beyond.
4. The next one
When it comes to the next pandemic, the question is not "if" but "when". In this compelling episode, you will meet the most likely candidates for the next outbreak, and find out how well-prepared we are for it.
Sep 26, 2023
22 min
3. A leap of faith
Why do or don't we follow advice from healthcare professionals and authorities? What have previous outbreaks taught us about this "human factor"? Follow our researchers as they pitch their tent under snake-filled trees and talk to people in remote villages to get answers to the most pressing health questions.
Sep 26, 2023
22 min
2. Solving the riddle
Meet the members of the Outbreak Research Team. Follow in the footsteps of the most talented scientists as they travel the world to get a grasp on global health challenges, or toil away in hi-tech labs to solve the complex riddles that come with new infectious diseases.
Sep 26, 2023
30 min
1. And so it begins...
Listen to real-life stories from the frontlines of the fight against Ebola and other deadly infectious diseases. Get ready to learn more about where outbreaks start and why, and how viruses evolve, leaping from animals to humans.
Sep 26, 2023
20 min
Transmission: Trailer
Transmission is the new podcast of the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. Our enlightening and intimate series shares the personal and professional experiences of researchers and physicians as they relentlessly battle diseases, advance scientific research and fight for the health of people globally.
Sep 25, 2023
48 sec