Dr. Seema Lakdawala
Co-director of the Center for Transmission of Airborne Pathogens and an associate professor at Emory University, specializing in airborne transmission of viruses and field studies on animal–human interfaces.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 19min
Could bird flu still spark a pandemic?
Dr. Seema Lakdawala, co-director of the Center for Transmission of Airborne Pathogens and an Emory professor who studies airborne virus spread at animal–human interfaces. She covers ongoing H5N1 circulation in birds and farms. She discusses limits of surveillance and on-farm air and manure as viral sources. She talks about marine mammal infections, vaccine choices for livestock, and practical precautions like avoiding dead birds and raw milk.
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Jan 13, 2025 • 20min
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Raises Concerns About Preparedness
Dr. Seema Lakdawala, an influenza expert from Emory University, and Dr. Richard Webby, a leading virologist from St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, dive into the recent bird flu concerns following the first U.S. death. They discuss the H5N1 virus's alarming rise and mutations that heighten human infection risks. The conversation touches on the vulnerabilities of dairy workers, vaccination challenges, and necessary preventive measures. With echoes of past pandemics looming, they emphasize the urgency for robust public health responses.
