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Sep. 30, 2011
The Real Virologist Behind Contagion
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In the new movie Contagion virologist W. Ian Lipkin served as both a technical advisor for the film, and as the inspiration for one of its main characters. (A virus hunter named Ian.) Lipkin discusses his role in the film and his own work identifying real-life viruses.
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W. Ian Lipkin
Senior technical adviser, "Contagion"
John Snow Professor of Epidemiology and Director, Center for Infection and Immunity
Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University
New York, New York
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