Series 3 Episode 5: Health economics

In this episode, Oliver Meek and Miles Carroll discuss their recent review on Ebola virus (EBOV) persistence, set against the broader context of the West African epidemic. They share insights into how viral reservoirs form in immune-privileged sites and the immunological signatures linked to resistance. The conversation explores the implications of these findings on sexual transmission of EBOV, therapeutic development and strategies to prevent viral persistence and recrudescence. They also consider how these mechanisms may inform approaches to other emerging infectious diseases.
Full article: Meek O, Fornace K, Carroll MW. Ebola virus persistence: implications for human-to-human transmission and new outbreaks. Explor Med. 2025;6:1001333. https://doi.org/10.37349/emed.2025.1001333
Further reading:
Züst R, et al. Presence and Persistence of Andes Virus RNA in Human Semen. Viruses. 2023 Nov 17;15(11):2266. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15112266

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Department: Oxford Immunology Network

Date Added: 11/09/2025

Duration: 00:22:08

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Switching Hats: Introduction

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Welcome to Switching Hats, a podcast all about career transitions from academia to other exciting sectors. Meet the hosts and learn what’s coming up in this new series!

Welcome to Switching Hats, a podcast exploring the wide range of career opportunities beyond traditional academic paths. Hosted by postdoctoral scientists from the Research Careers initiative, this series offers guidance and inspiration for researchers considering new professional directions. Each episode features conversations with individuals who have successfully transitioned from academic research into diverse fields such as data science, consulting, entrepreneurship and more. Our guests share their personal journeys, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to adapt their skills to new industries. If you're curious about how to leverage your academic expertise to build a fulfilling career beyond the lab or lecture hall, join us for insights, advice, and inspiration. Let’s explore these exciting career pathways together.

Research Careers website: https://research-careers.org/