Vincent Racaniello

Vincent Racaniello

Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University, researcher specializing in virology, host of popular science podcasts such as This Week in Virology (TWiV) and This Week in Microbiology (TWiM), author of numerous scientific publications in the field of virology and infectious diseases.

About

Vincent Racaniello is a distinguished professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University.
He is renowned for his expertise in virology, with significant contributions to understanding viral pathogenesis.
Racaniello is also a pioneering science communicator, hosting popular podcasts like This Week in Virology and This Week in Microbiology, making complex scientific topics accessible to a broad audience.
His work combines rigorous research with public outreach to enhance knowledge of infectious diseases.

Areas of Expertise

microbiologist professor

Recent Podcasts

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Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216

Topic: Virology and Vaccines

03:28:41681,32215,1974 years ago
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