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Santiago-Narvaez Hosts Spanish-Language Microbiology Podcast

Biology professor Brendaliz Santiago-Narvaez is now the host of Microbios, a Spanish-language podcast dedicated to exploring topics in microbiology.

March 12, 2026

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Through conversations with scientists, Microbios highlights the science, stories, and impact of microbes on our world.

“I truly see this as a wonderful example of how we can apply our liberal arts ideals to communicate science in ways that are accessible and engaging for everyone,” shares Santiago-Narvaez.

The podcast is part of the official podcast network of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), a global community of more than 38,000 members. Established in 1899, ASM is the home for microbial scientists from around the globe to connect, learn, discover, and prepare for the future.

Subscribe to the podcast and download episodes of Microbios on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Android, RSS, or via email.


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