About this series: The Women in STEM series developed and moderated by Dr. Syra Madad highlights women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and are nationally recognized scientists. The aim of the series is to recognize the various accomplishments and contributions by women in STEM fields while educating and empowering young women, providing valuable advice and sharing pearls of wisdom. Join Belfer Fellow Dr. Syra Madad in conversation with Dr. Leana Wen, with an introduction from Belfer Young Leader Student Fellow Nicole Thomasian.

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Join the Belfer Center for a discussion on the role of holistic wellness and best practices for building resilience during the COVID-19 epidemic. This seminar will feature Jeremy Segall and Eric Wei. Dr. Syra Madad will moderate the session. 

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Join the Belfer Center for a discussion on the role of support services in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, support services have played a key role in boxing in COVID-19 through three strategies: testing, tracing, and taking care. This seminar will feature Amanda Johnson, Jonathan Jimenez, and Kathleen Daniel. Dr. Syra Madad will moderate the session. 

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Join the Belfer Center for a discussion on the role of epidemic intelligence and analytics in combatting the COVID-19 epidemic. This seminar will feature Alexander Izaguirre, Angelie Oberoi, and Bharti Sharma. Dr. Syra Madad will moderate the session. 

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Pandemic outbreaks are nothing new for the United States. Over the past 15 years, there have been five Public Health Emergencies of International Concern since the creation of the International Health Regulations in 2005. From SARS in 2003 to Ebola in 2014, the U.S. has encountered many international outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases that emphasized the importance of preparedness. Join the Belfer Center for a seminar with Dr. Syra Madad and Dr. Craig Spencer for a discussion of lessons they learned on the front lines of epidemic preparedness during the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak and how this should have informed the U.S. response to COVID-19. 

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Join the Belfer Center for a discussion on the U.S.'s COVID-19 response from the front lines of the pandemic - the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit. This seminar will feature Dr. Laura Iavicoli, an Emergency Medicine Physician and SAVP for Emergency Management at NYC Health and Hospitals, and Dr. Amit Uppal, an ICU Physician and System Advisor for Critical Care. Dr. Syra Madad will moderate the session. 

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Join the Belfer Center for a Belfer Bullet Points Series discussion with Dr. Syra Madad, Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program at New York City Health + Hospitals. Dr. Syra Madad will reflect on the COVID19 pandemic since the world went on notice December 2019 and 5 lessons learned one year out. She will also discuss her role in the Netflix docuseries, Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak, released January 2020 and her new documentary with Drs. Anthony Fauci, Francis Collins, and other scientists premiering Thursday, February 18th on Discovery titled The Vaccine: Conquering COVID.

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