15 Best Virology Podcasts

1. This Week in Virology

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TWiV is a weekly netcast about viruses - the kind that make you sick. Professors Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler and science writer Alan Dove and guests deconstruct viruses, how they cause illness, and dissect the latest research.MORE Hosts Vincent Racaniello, Brianne Barker, Richard Condit, Dickson D. Despommier, Alan Dove, Daniel Griffin, Angela R. Mingarelli, Jolene Ramsey, Kathy Spindler
Producer/Network Vincent Racaniello
Email ****@microbe.tv
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.7K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Since Sep 2008 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Relebogile Mabotja hosts The Naked Scientist

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Chris Smith is a medical doctor and scientist, employed as a specialist registrar and clinical lecturer in virology at Cambridge University. He is also the founder and driving force behind The Naked Scientist. Relebogile Mabotja hosts him every Monday at 2:30 pm to answer your questions.MORE Host Relebogile Mabotja
Producer/Network Radio 702
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 72.3KTwitter 51K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

3. The CVR Presents Research Goes Viral

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What is a virus? How do they cause disease? What can we do to stop them? Find out here, in the podcast from the Medical Research Council (MRC)-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), brought to you by our staff and students.MORE Producer/Network CVR's Research Goes Viral
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 1.5KTwitter 7.1KInstagram 541 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

4. Microbe Talk

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Microbe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspects of microbial science.MORE Producer/Network Microbiology Society
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 29.8KTwitter 72.3K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2013 Get Email Contact

5. Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide

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This is your Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide podcast.'Welcome to 'Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide,' a podcast expertly crafted for listeners eager to understand the complexities of the bird flu, without any prior knowledge required. In each episode, you'll join a calm, educational dialogue between an experienced teacher and a curious student. Together, they unravel the basics of virology in simple terms, bringing you historical insights from past avian flu outbreaks and the valuable lessons learned...MORE Producer/Network Quiet. Please
Email ****@mac.com
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6. PASCV: Gone Viral

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PASCV: Gone Viral is the official podcast of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV). Each episode, we'll delve into the latest research, emerging viruses, and innovative diagnostics and treatments shaping the field. Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply curious about how viruses impact our world, join us as we unravel and discuss the complexities of virology, and explore how science is advancing our fight against infectious diseases.MORE Producer/Network The Pan American Society for Clinical Virology
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. viroLOGICAL

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Florian Krammer is a virologist and vaccine developer. In his podcast viroLOGICAL he will talk about viruses on a weekly basis from historical pandemics to current developments.A Podcastwerkstatt Original produced between New York and Vienna.Photocredit: Medical University of Vienna/feelimageMORE Email ****@podcastwerkstatt.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Viral Talk

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What is a virus? What does spillover mean? How can viruses infect humans? If these are things that you would like to know but lack the time or energy to research them, then welcome to The Viral Talk, the show which gives brief, direct and easy-to-understand answers to the big questions in virology. I am your host Federico De Angelis, a PhD student studying SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh. Join me every other week to discover all the aspects of these obscure but fascinating organisms. Join in and Let's Go Viral.MORE Producer/Network Federico De Angelis, Bobbie-Anne Turner
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Let's Meet the Virologists

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We talk with students, staff, postdocs and faculty working to understand viruses and how they affect you. Host: Larissa Thackray, Ph.D., Professor of Infectious Diseases
Producer/Network Larissa Thackray
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 546 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

10. BacterioFiles

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The podcast for microbe lovers: reporting on exciting news about bacteria, archaea, and sometimes even eukaryotic microbes and viruses.
Host Jesse Noar
Producer/Network Jesse Noar
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 616Twitter 420 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Dec 2009 Get Email Contact

11. Virology Podcast by Karolina

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Hi! My name is Karolína and I'm a virology PhD student. And because I believe virology is full of fascinating stories, I decided to share some of them. Join me on a journey to the world of viruses, dangerous epidemics and unexpected scientific discoveries. 🙂MORE Host Karolu00edna u0160taflovu00e1
Producer/Network Karolína Štaflová
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact