Speaker Series: The Role of Infectious Disease in Shaping Human History

800 West University Parkway,Orem UT 84097

02 February, 2023

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"Microscopic Size, Enormous Impact: The Role of Infectious Disease in Shaping Human History," presented by Dr. Michaela Gazdik StoferMicroorganisms have accompanied humans from our very beginning, and even today infectious diseases are among the top causes of human death worldwide. From the earliest times to the present, these microscopic pathogens have shaped human societies, influencing our history, politics, religious traditions, biology, and culture. This presentation will discuss some of the worst epidemics in human history through the lens of their impact on human cultures and civilization.About Dr. Michaela Gazdik StoferDr. Gazdik Stofer received her PhD in biomedical sciences at the State University of New York at Albany, where she was also an NIH biodefense and emerging infectious diseases fellow. She has taught at UVU as an associate professor of biology since 2016 and currently serves as the chair of the Department of Biology. Her research is in bacterial pathogenesis, and she teaches a variety of courses in the microbiology program.______________________About Roots of KnowledgeRoots of Knowledge is a sweeping stained-glass panorama of history and human drama. The intricate details incorporated into every window represent years of painstaking research on the events and people that shaped humankind from the days of wooly mammoths and cavemen to the iPhone. Created by Holdman Studios and installed at the UVU Fulton Library in 2016, this artistic landmark comprises 80 individual panes and took 12 years to complete.For information on where to park at UVU, please visit https://www.uvu.edu/parking/visitor-parking.html.