Behind the Scenes of Pandemic Response: Dr. Nikki Romanik on Science, Policy, and Trust

How do you stop the next pandemic before it starts? Dr. Nikki Romanik, former Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness, has spent her career answering that question. In this episode of The Scientista Podcast, she takes us behind the scenes of pandemic response, from Ebola to COVID-19, and reveals what it will take to protect the world from the next outbreak.

From fighting misinformation to rebuilding public trust in science, Nikki breaks down the critical lessons we can’t afford to ignore.