Explaining Ebola
I had a group of professors from Nigeria visit the facility today. They are looking for ideas and suggestions on how to improve the academic research infrastructure in Nigeria and other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. I couldn’t help but wonder if the first thing that comes to mind when people meet them is ebola. I think this HOA might help.
Originally shared by Science on Google+
Join us for a Science on Google+ Hangout on Air as we speak to Professor Vincent Racaniello and Dr Tara C. Smith about the recent Ebola outbreak. We will discuss the basics of Ebola, why the epidemic has spread, how it might be curtailed, and debunk some of the myths surrounding this outbreak. Please leave your questions on the Event page.
Vincent is a professor of virology at the University of Columbia and is a fantastic science communicator. Tara is an epidemiologist at Kent State University who has written numerous articles debunking some of the myths surrounding Ebola. This HOA will be hosted by Dr Buddhini Samarasinghe and Dr Zuleyka Zevallos. You can tune in on Sunday August 10th at 2.30 PM Pacific, 5.30 PM Eastern. The hangout will be available for viewing on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/ScienceHangouts) after the event.
