Michael Mina
Immunologist, Epidemiologist, Physician, and Professor of Epidemiology and Immunology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. He is known for his work on infectious disease modeling, diagnostics, and public health policy, including rapid testing strategies for COVID-19.
About
Michael Mina is a physician, immunologist, and epidemiologist specializing in infectious diseases.
He holds professorships at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School.
His research focuses on improving diagnostic testing and public health surveillance to combat infectious diseases, with an emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic and rapid antigen testing.
Mina has contributed extensively to the understanding of immunology, infection dynamics, and disease control strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Podcasts
Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing | Lex Fridman Podcast #235
Topic: Rapid COVID-19 testing and public health strategies during the pandemic, including discussion of vaccines and policy.
Michael Mina: Rapid Testing, Viruses, and the Engineering Mindset | Lex Fridman Podcast #146
Topic: Viruses, rapid testing, immunology, and public health policy with an engineering mindset, specifically in the context of COVID-19.