Last night's Cafe Scientifique event at Taste restaurant in College Park was a fascinating presentation about Math and Modern Medicine, with a focus on the fight against TB. Some key take-aways:
1) 1.9 billion people, almost 1/3 of humanity, are infected with Tuberculosis, although 90% are latent, with no symptoms. Infection rates are lowest in North America.
2) Within about 20 years, virtually every significant pathogen will be drug resistant. Once that happens, antibiotics will be useless. Against everything, not just TB.
3) Advanced computer models coupled with interdisciplinary research teams are advancing science faster than ever before.
Cafe Scientifique is held on the first Wednesday of each month at Taste. No reservations needed. I've been to several and enjoyed the interesting talks, great food, and great networking.
http://cafesciorl.com/
1) 1.9 billion people, almost 1/3 of humanity, are infected with Tuberculosis, although 90% are latent, with no symptoms. Infection rates are lowest in North America.
2) Within about 20 years, virtually every significant pathogen will be drug resistant. Once that happens, antibiotics will be useless. Against everything, not just TB.
3) Advanced computer models coupled with interdisciplinary research teams are advancing science faster than ever before.
Cafe Scientifique is held on the first Wednesday of each month at Taste. No reservations needed. I've been to several and enjoyed the interesting talks, great food, and great networking.
http://cafesciorl.com/
