Paul W. Ewald
Evolutionary Biologist | Environmental Health & Emerging Diseases
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Paul W. Ewald is a pioneering evolutionary biologist known for his groundbreaking research on the role of pathogens in human health and environmental change.
As a professor at the University of Louisville, he has authored several influential books, including 'Evolution of Infectious Disease' and 'Plague Time', which explore how microbes shape the course of human history. Ewald's work has transformed our understanding of the evolutionary factors behind the emergence of new diseases, informing public health strategies to mitigate future pandemics.
His keynotes provide science-backed insights on the intersection of biology, ecology, and global sustainability.
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Can we domesticate germs?
Evolutionary biologist Paul Ewald drags us into the sewer to discuss germs. Why are some more harmful than others? How could we make the harmful ones benign? Searching for answers, he examines a disgusting, fascinating case: diarrhea.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2007 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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