His talk comes at a crucial time, with over $9 billion cut in previously approved grants, including more than $4.6 billion in research for pandemic responses.

Dr. Andersen, Professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, is an internationally recognized leader in genomics and infectious disease epidemiology. 

This is not just a talk for scientists—it’s for anyone concerned about the future of public health, the intersection of science and policy, and if we can prepare for the next public health crisis.