Edsel Salvaña
Infectious Disease Expert | Combating Global Health Threats
About
Edsel Salvaña is a leading infectious disease expert and epidemiologist. As Director of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of the Philippines, he has played a crucial role in the country's response to public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salvaña's research on emerging infectious diseases has been published in prestigious journals, and he frequently shares his evidence-based insights on national television. His keynotes equip audiences with the knowledge and frameworks to navigate complex global health challenges.
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The dangerous evolution of HIV
Think we're winning the battle against HIV? Maybe not, as the next wave of drug-resistant viruses arrives. In an eye-opening talk, TED Fellow Edsel Salvana describes the aggressive HIV subtype AE that's currently plaguing his home of the Philippines -- and warns us about what might become a global epidemic.
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