Bavesh Kana in the Xchange: Infectious Disease: Lessons From Tuberculosis
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in 2020, infectious disease researchers like Dr. Bavesh Kana drew on their research to better understand the virus. Dr. Kana shares how he applied approaches from tuberculosis research to coronavirus, and discusses why tuberculosis persists as a public health challenge. 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.
Topics
- LabXchange
- Harvard
- online learning
- edtech
- teacher tools
- lesson planning
- study tips
- tuberculosis
- infectious disease
- apartheid
- penicillin
- gene editing
- microscopy
- pathogens
- public health
- coronavirus
- covid-19
- diagnostics
- DNA
- bacterial culture
- antimicrobial resistance
- PCR
- antibody testing
- serology testing
- cell culture
- South African scientists
- Bavesh Kana
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Tuberculosis Research