Zoonotic Diseases: Scientist Videos

Within this section, the learner will:

  • Explore how scientists use infectious diseases in their research, careers, and other areas of science.

Get to know Dr. Tizard's Work

Join Ian Tizard of Texas A&M University as he gives background on his education, classes, and work with vaccines.
 

In the following videos, you are going to join Dr. Tizard as he answers some really interesting questions.

Question 1: What is a Zoonotic Disease and why is it a problem for humans?
Question 2: What aspects of zoonotic diseases have you researched in your scientific career?
Question 3: What common animals are most likely to transmit a disease to humans?
Question 4: What are the three most common zoonotic diseases in the United States and worldwide?

Question 5: What are some ways human activities impact zoonotic disease?
Question 6: What are some of the main ways that people can protect themselves from a zoonotic disease?
Question 7: What are some examples of how we should respond when we are exposed to a zoonotic disease?
Question 8: Are zoonotic diseases going to become a larger problem than they are now? Why or why not?
Question 9: How do zoonotic diseases like COIVD-19 stay present even when a vaccine is formulated?
Question 10: Can you explain different types of vaccines and how they work to provide immunity?
Question 11: Why do zoonotic diseases such as COVID have so much variation in response to the virus?