"Tools of the Trade: Diagnostics and Surveillance in Environmental Health"

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️

In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, podcast producer and MPH student Vennela Damarla speaks with Dr. Kelly Baker, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Climate Change and Health Equity at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Baker discusses the powerful role of diagnostic and surveillance tools in environmental health, especially in the context of diarrheal disease, climate change, and One Health—a framework that links the health of people, animals, and the environment.

From high-throughput pathogen detection technologies to locally producible rapid diagnostics, Dr. Baker explores how these tools are being developed and adapted for use in low-resource settings. She shares insights from global studies, including the use of geo-trackers to trace transmission pathways, and explains how simple, affordable diagnostic tools can help address health inequities and inform targeted public health interventions.

Tune in to learn how cutting-edge tools are shaping global strategies for water sanitation, infectious disease prevention, and health equity.

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