During the recording of Episode 19, the conversation about the challenges and importance of sample collection was so compelling that we felt it deserved its own spotlight. After all, good samples are the foundation of good data—and without them, even the most sophisticated science can’t move forward.
That’s why, in Episode 20 of On AIRR, Dr. Lauren Williamson and Dr. Robert Carnahan of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dr. Matthew Vogt of the University of North Carolina are back to share some of the most extraordinary sample‑collection stories from their careers.
From securing the very first U.S. donor samples in the chaotic early days of the COVID‑19 pandemic, to tracking down misplaced samples in airport corridors, to navigating international political hurdles, the episode highlights just how much determination and collaboration go into obtaining the right samples.
If Episode 19 offers a strategic view of how initiatives like the Research and Development of Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies for Pandemic Preparedness (ReVAMPP) network strengthen our pandemic preparedness, Episode 20 brings you directly into the field, where timing, logistics, and human relationships can make all the difference.
Listen now via your favorite podcast platform or here: http://onairr.airr-community.org. New episodes will be released monthly.
