In the United States, polio is an old story that has been largely forgotten. The Salk vaccine, made available to children and families starting in 1955, led to the elimination of the disease in this country. But “it’s still out there in the world,” says Dr. Hannah Wunsch, Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology Research and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology. In her view, historical amnesia and complacency are unacceptable and even dangerous.
Her passion for...
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