Outbreak Science

Science
Year2026
Duration2h 59m

Welcome to Crash Course Outbreak Science! What do pathogens actually do to us that makes us sick? Why do societies respond to outbreaks of infectious diseases the way they do? How can we stop the next outbreak? These are the kinds of questions we'll ask ourselves and answer as best we can in this 15-episode series. Join us and Dr. Pardis Sabeti as we look at outbreaks from the microscopic level, to the big picture, so that we can work together to stop future outbreaks and create a healthier future for everyone.

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WULA CHAM JARJUMay 12, 2026

Over the course of this series, we've seen that outbreak science is actually MANY sciences, including biology, epidemiology, sociology, and even economics! Because outbreak science is an interdisciplinary field, everyone has a role to play in ending outbreaks, including you! In this final episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we'll take a look at how different fields come together to prepare for and prevent outbreaks. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7149515/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11770/ https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1001413 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25960093/#:~:text=The%20disease%20infects%20humans%20through,died%20of%20Ebola%20virus%20disease. https://w

Hulda Miel 💎❤May 12, 2026

Over the course of this series, we've seen that outbreak science is actually MANY sciences, including biology, epidemiology, sociology, and even economics! Because outbreak science is an interdisciplinary field, everyone has a role to play in ending outbreaks, including you! In this final episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we'll take a look at how different fields come together to prepare for and prevent outbreaks. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7149515/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11770/ https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1001413 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25960093/#:~:text=The%20disease%20infects%20humans%20through,died%20of%20Ebola%20virus%20disease. https://w

samzanarimalMay 12, 2026

Over the course of this series, we've seen that outbreak science is actually MANY sciences, including biology, epidemiology, sociology, and even economics! Because outbreak science is an interdisciplinary field, everyone has a role to play in ending outbreaks, including you! In this final episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we'll take a look at how different fields come together to prepare for and prevent outbreaks. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7149515/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11770/ https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1001413 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25960093/#:~:text=The%20disease%20infects%20humans%20through,died%20of%20Ebola%20virus%20disease. https://w

Esibae🇬🇭♍May 12, 2026

Throughout this series, and in our real lives, we've seen the chaos and devastation that outbreaks can cause. But there's good news! Eventually, outbreaks come to an end. In this episode, we'll look at some of the important tools of outbreak response, particularly vaccines, and also discuss the important work that happens in the aftermath of an outbreak. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/investigating-outbreaks/investigations/decision.html#:~:text=An%20outbreak%20is%20over%20when,the%20investigation%20continues%20or%20restarts. https://ourworldindata.org/hiv-aids https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/types-of-vaccine https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/life-after-sepsis/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html https://www.microbi

user1602663788623May 12, 2026

Throughout this series, and in our real lives, we've seen the chaos and devastation that outbreaks can cause. But there's good news! Eventually, outbreaks come to an end. In this episode, we'll look at some of the important tools of outbreak response, particularly vaccines, and also discuss the important work that happens in the aftermath of an outbreak. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/investigating-outbreaks/investigations/decision.html#:~:text=An%20outbreak%20is%20over%20when,the%20investigation%20continues%20or%20restarts. https://ourworldindata.org/hiv-aids https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/types-of-vaccine https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/life-after-sepsis/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html https://www.microbi

ThabyMay 12, 2026

Throughout this series, and in our real lives, we've seen the chaos and devastation that outbreaks can cause. But there's good news! Eventually, outbreaks come to an end. In this episode, we'll look at some of the important tools of outbreak response, particularly vaccines, and also discuss the important work that happens in the aftermath of an outbreak. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/investigating-outbreaks/investigations/decision.html#:~:text=An%20outbreak%20is%20over%20when,the%20investigation%20continues%20or%20restarts. https://ourworldindata.org/hiv-aids https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/types-of-vaccine https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/life-after-sepsis/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html https://www.microbi

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 💌May 12, 2026

Throughout this series, and in our real lives, we've seen the chaos and devastation that outbreaks can cause. But there's good news! Eventually, outbreaks come to an end. In this episode, we'll look at some of the important tools of outbreak response, particularly vaccines, and also discuss the important work that happens in the aftermath of an outbreak. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Episode Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/investigating-outbreaks/investigations/decision.html#:~:text=An%20outbreak%20is%20over%20when,the%20investigation%20continues%20or%20restarts. https://ourworldindata.org/hiv-aids https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/types-of-vaccine https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/life-after-sepsis/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html https://www.microbi

Tracy👑May 12, 2026

When we think of how we respond to outbreaks, we often think of physical things like vaccines or medicines, but there is another factor that is just as critical to understand: culture! Culture determines how we collaborate and use the resources at our disposal in the face of an outbreak. So in this episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we'll look at the ways culture impacts our outbreak response, and in turn how outbreaks can change our cultures. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Music: Sad Trio by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4314-sad-trio License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/334269/14780_World-Health-Organisation_Context-of-Health_TEXT-AW-WEB.pdf https://link.springer.com/chapt

user4261543483449May 12, 2026

When we think of how we respond to outbreaks, we often think of physical things like vaccines or medicines, but there is another factor that is just as critical to understand: culture! Culture determines how we collaborate and use the resources at our disposal in the face of an outbreak. So in this episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we'll look at the ways culture impacts our outbreak response, and in turn how outbreaks can change our cultures. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Music: Sad Trio by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4314-sad-trio License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/334269/14780_World-Health-Organisation_Context-of-Health_TEXT-AW-WEB.pdf https://link.springer.com/chapt

Fatima TourayMay 12, 2026

When we think of how we respond to outbreaks, we often think of physical things like vaccines or medicines, but there is another factor that is just as critical to understand: culture! Culture determines how we collaborate and use the resources at our disposal in the face of an outbreak. So in this episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we'll look at the ways culture impacts our outbreak response, and in turn how outbreaks can change our cultures. This episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science was produced by Complexly in partnership with Operation Outbreak and the Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard—with generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Music: Sad Trio by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4314-sad-trio License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sources: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/334269/14780_World-Health-Organisation_Context-of-Health_TEXT-AW-WEB.pdf https://link.springer.com/chapt