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Listen to this 40-minute podcast episode featuring Dr. Jeanne Jordan as she shares her remarkable journey from childhood experiences with polio outbreaks and Newcastle disease in her father's chicken flock to becoming a leading figure in virology and global public health. Discover how her early exposure to infectious diseases shaped her career path through medical technology, microbiology, and parasitology research at prestigious institutions including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control. Learn about her current role as Director of the International Institute for Public Health Laboratory Management, a collaboration between APHL and George Washington University that trains international public health laboratory professionals. Explore her insights on navigating male-dominated scientific environments, the critical importance of mentoring young scientists, and strategies for making research accessible to local communities worldwide. Gain valuable perspectives on building a successful career in virology research, advancing global health initiatives, and empowering the next generation of women in science through decades of hands-on experience in scientific education and public health leadership.
