Dr. Gagandeep Kang on Virology, COVID-19, and Public Health Policy

Join us in a compelling conversation with Dr. Gagandeep Kang, one of India’s leading clinical scientists. From her pioneering work on rotavirus vaccines to her crucial role in India’s COVID-19 response, Dr. Kang shares invaluable insights on clinical research, building trust with communities, and the future of healthcare. Don’t miss her advice for young researchers and her thoughts on the data revolution in life sciences.

About Dr. Kang:

Dr. Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman elected to the Royal Society, is known for her transformative contributions to public health and vaccine development. She now serves in a key role at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on global health systems and disease surveillance.

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⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - 00:14 - Theme

00:14 - 02:42 - On pursuing a career in Clinical Research

02:43 - 06:25 - On Mentors and Influences

06:26 - 08:25 - On Dr. Mary K. Estes

08:36 - 11:10 - On the early work on Rotavirus

11:11 - 23:46 - On Clinical Research and Building Trust with Communities

23:47 - 39:18 - The Problems of overanalysing Statistical Anomalies during Clinical Trials

39:19 - 44:02 - The Myth of Risk-Free Innovation

44:03 - 48:22 - On COVID-19 vs. Rotavirus

48:23 - 51:31 - The Role of Technology in India’s Response to COVID-19

51:32 - 54:11 - Executing in Emergency Situations versus Raising Standards of Excellence

54:12 - 57:40 - Advice to Young Researchers in the Post-COVID-19-era

57:41 - 1:00:30 - Crucial Policy Changes to Consider

01:00:31 - 01:06:38 - Dr. Kang’s New Role at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

01:06:39 - 01:08:41 - On improving India’s Disease Surveillance Systems

01:08:42 - 01:10:35 - How to Approach Budget Allocation for Healthcare

01:10:36 - 01:13:17 - Preparing for the Data Revolution in Life Sciences

01:13:18 - 01:14:02 - One Piece of Advice Dr. Kang received

01:14:03 - 01:14:20 - Thanks