Her remarks facilitated discussion of how research on the 1918 outbreak offers insights regarding the next potential pandemic. It is estimated that about 500 million people or one-third of the world’s population became infected with the virus. Characterizing her book as a medical detective story, Kolata shared how the deadly 1918 flu strain affected young, healthy individuals and spread rapidly across the world. Gina Kolata, author of “Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918,” recounted key details of the 1918 flu pandemic during her talk addressing the topic, “What IF the Next Pandemic is Inevitable?” on September 23 in Loeb Playhouse. Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital - ShelbyvilleĪuthor and New York Times journalist Gina Kolata (center) responds to a question during a panel discussion in Lynn Hall that also featured (left-right) School of Nursing professor emeritus Pamela Aaltonen Suresh Mittal, PVM distinguished professor of virology Ekramy Sayedahmed, post-doctoral research associate in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology and professor and head of the Brian Lamb School of Communication Marifran Mattson.Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Programs.Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program.Veterinary Research Scholars Summer Program.Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Programs.

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