About this episode

The episode features a tribute to Elio Schaechter at Tufts University with various guests discussing his contributions to microbiology.

TWiM visits Tufts University School of Medcine and are joined by John Coffin, Michael Malamy, and Verna Manni for a tribute to Elio Schaechter who was chair of Molecular Biology and Microbiology for 23 years. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Michael Schmidt , Michele Swanson , and Petra Levin Guests: John Coffin , Michael Malamy , and Verna Manni Subscribe to TWiM (free) on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , RSS , or by email. Become a Patron of TWiM ! Music used on TWiM is by Ronald Jenkees . Send your microbiology questions and comments to twim@microbe.tv

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