As a trained physician and historian of medicine, David Jones is uniquely positioned to comment on the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of the Xchange, we discuss the social dimensions of disease, the history of epidemics in America, and what lessons we have - and haven’t - learned from our past. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.