EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “Black Death vs. Covid-19” with Dr. Jeremy Wasser

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EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “Black Death vs. Covid-19”
Presented by special guest Dr. Jeremy Wasser, Associate Professor of Physiology and Medical History at Texas A&M University
With Additional Commentary by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Between the 6th and 19th centuries Europe suffered three major pandemics of the bubonic plague. From 1346 to 1350 alone, the Black Death claimed approximately 20 million lives and altered the political, medical and cultural nature of the affected societies. What can the history of medicine and the history of art teach us about how we, as human beings, respond to public health crises? Join physiologist and medical historian, Dr. Jeremy Wasser Ph.D., as he compares the pandemics of the past and present; Black Death vs. COVID-19!

The webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A.

Please note:

• Your participation is confirmed once you have purchased your ticket. You will receive the Zoom link to join the presentation circa 30 minutes before the start time.
• Space is limited for this lecture; only the first 500 people to click the “Register Here” link below will be able to tune in.
• VIDEO RECORDING of the webinar will be available for unlimited streaming at your convenience for 7 days after the event.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Jeremy Wasser is an Associate Professor of physiology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Wasser also serves as the program leader for study abroad programs in Germany, focused on the history of medicine, providing future doctors and biomedical science researchers with a foundation in physiology and the medical humanities. Along with his scientific publications he has written and lectured on the culture of disease, the history of public health and health policy, the history of human experimentation, and the role of physiological education in contemplative practices. Additionally, his training in opera and theatre allow Dr. Wasser to create unique personas for lectures in the history of medicine and performances related to science and storytelling.