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Get your four-part dose of vaccine…information, that is. In this brief recap, Vital Science hosts Gina Mullane and Chris Garcia chat about the content of our first several Season 2 episodes – a miniseries covering infectious disease and immunity, origins of vaccination, therapeutic development and regulation, and the scientific community’s recent accomplishments in the fight against COVID. 

Download individual episodes:  

See what you might have missed in the vaccine series or download and save individual episodes on our Season 2 tab.  

Beyond the podcast:  

Season 1 of Vital Science™ shared numerous compelling stories, like that of the Hermstad twins and their battle with ALS (Episode 7, An Uncommon Bond). Sadly, Jaci passed away shortly after her podcast aired, but the fight continues as clinicians, advocates, and drug developers continue to work in her honor. As Chris mentions in the recap, if you’re interested in the next chapter of her story, you won’t want to miss a free virtual event with our special guests Ben Stiller and Project ALS:  

The Hermstad Legacy: Advances in Treatment for ALS 

A Rare Disease Trailblazer Event 

Thursday, February 4 | 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Register 

Acknowledgements: 

Hosted by: Gina Mullane and Chris Garcia

Recent developments in the race to develop a COVID vaccine show promise, but the question remains – when will it become available to the general public? Dr. Sarah Gould returns for the fourth and final installment of our vaccine miniseries to examine where we stand with the development of COVID-19 vaccines and some lingering challenges that may hamper their final approval.     

Acknowledgements: 

Hosted by: Chris Garcia 

Narrated by: Gina Mullane

Special thanks to:  

Dr. Sarah Gould

For the first time in decades, shots have been fired between China and India along the Line of Actual Control. As India grapples with the twin domestic crises of COVID and the economy, it simultaneously must manage a complex diplomatic and defense engagement with the Chinese.

This week on this show, Milan sits down with the Carnegie Endowment’s Ashley J. Tellis, one of the world’s foremost experts on Indian foreign policy. Milan and Ashley discuss recent fighting along India’s Chinese border, the motivations animating Chinese strategic calculations, the implications for U.S. foreign policy, and growing international concerns about the character of India’s domestic regime.

Notes:

1. Ashley J. Tellis, “Hustling in the Himalayas: The Sino-Indian Border Confrontation”
2. Ashley J. Tellis, “India’s Path to the Big Leagues”
3. Carnegie India webinar, “The Sino-Indian Border: Escalation & Disengagement”
4. Sushant Singh, “Can India Transcend its Two-Front Challenge?”
5. Seema Sirohi, “Pre-Election Bhai-Bhai”

Investing behaviors during a crisis like the coronavirus can be tumultuous. Behavioral finance research explains why so many people make costly investment mistakes during times of stress, but financial advisers can really shine during these challenging times, helping clients overcome short-term fears that can cloud their judgment, while encouraging them to focus on the long-term goals.