Today on Athens News Matters, the UGA researcher who has changed vaccine recommendations around the world. Plus, a local author celebrates the launch of her third novel on Irish immigrants in America.
UGA research on rubella effects global vaccine recommendation policy
Rubella causes tens of thousands of cases of birth defects a year. Yet, until 2024, the World Health Organization did not recommend the distribution of the vaccine in 19 countries.
Dr. Amy K. Winter is a professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia. Her recent research modeling the implementation of the rubella vaccine led the World Health Organization to recommend introduction of the vaccine around the world. Dr. Winter sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss her groundbreaking findings.
Local author to celebrate launch of third novel on Irish immigrants
Ireland has captured many writers’ hearts, including that of local author Leara Rhodes. Early this year, she will release her third novel on the experience of Irish immigrants in Georgia. Tybee Rhapsody will be released on January 16th at Hendershots from 7 to 9 pm.
Rhodes is also an Emerita Professor of Journalism at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss her novel.
