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Rabbits, Chikungunya, and More Viral News: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D.
Answers from the Lab
21 minutes
2 months ago
Rabbits, Chikungunya, and More Viral News: Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D.
Published August 28, 2025
In this episode of “Answers From the Lab,” host Bobbi Pritt, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, and Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., a microbiologist and virologist and chief scientific officer of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, discuss recent developments in viral infections. Together, they explore:
Shope papilloma virus in rabbits (01:05): Unusual growths raise concern, though the virus poses minimal risk to humans and has actually benefitted research for other papilloma viruses.
Chikungunya virus (07:07): What it is, how it spreads, who is at risk, and best practices for testing.
Back-to-school viral trends (12:19): Common viruses that circulate during the school season, tips for keeping kids safe, and guidance for physicians on when to test.
The laboratorian’s role (18:27): How laboratory professionals contribute to managing viral infections within hospital systems and the broader community.
A Mayo Clinic curated podcast sharing Mayo Clinic knowledge and advancements on the state of testing, science, and people who are making it happen behind the scenes.
