Summary: <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talkingbiotechpodcast.com%2F225-2%2F&via=talkingbiotech" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a><br> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/225-Capua-Cover.png"></a><br> Dr. Ilaria Capua is an internationally recognized virologist, and a world expert in avian influenza and other animal viruses. Following her effort to make genetic information about viruses more accessible in the interest of finding faster cures, she was unknowingly put under investigation, as she was central in moving viral information and samples to colleagues worldwide. Wire taps and clandestine evidence gathering filled a file, that eventually would be discovered, leaked and maliciously reinterpreted, alleging that Dr. Capua was the mastermind of an international virus trafficking ring. She was accused in the media, without evidence, of providing viruses for others to spread so that she could profit from vaccines produced. These false allegations left her facing life in prison. Years later the charges were completely dismissed as manufactured claims by the media. However, the events were life changing. Today Dr. Capua has channeled her energies into broadening science education, and continuing her outstanding work as a virologist. In the second half of the podcast she provides her expert interpretation of the 2019 nCov Coronavirus outbreak, its origin, risks and concerns.<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/ilariacapua">Follow Dr. Capua on Twitter</a><br> <a href="https://ilariacapua.org/">Dr. Capua’s Website</a><br> <a href="https://vimeo.com/369939083/02a4176bb4">This is a link to a documentary on Dr. Capua</a> (Italian with English subtitles)<br> <a href="https://ilariacapua.org/my-books/">This is a link to Dr. Capua’s books</a> (in Italian, English version coming)<br> Also the hashtag #BeautifulScience<br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/talkingbiotech">Support the podcast on Patreon</a>. Every cent invested in improving science outreach.<br>
