Cvr Podcast Contagious Thinking

In this episode of Research Goes Viral, Bailey Atkinson and Charlotte Lewis sit down with Professor Akiko Iwazaki, recipient of the 2025 Sir Michael Stoker Award, to explore the science behind Long COVID and how the pandemic reshaped research overnight.They discuss the leading theories behind Long COVID, including persistent virus, autoimmunity, and reactivation of dormant viruses, and what these could mean for future treatments. Professor Iwasaki also shares insights into rapidly pivoting research during COVID-19 and the importance of clinical trials in finding answers for patients.