Events › Epidemics: A History of Humanity's Plagues

A Discussion with Microbiologist Dr. Srilekha Deka

Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of epidemics and infectious diseases. With a focus on smallpox, influenza, and polio, we will explore how infectious threats spread across the globe and escalated into pandemics; shaping human history and inspiring lasting scientific advances.

  Registration not required, but if you would like to receive an event reminder email, 
please register using the link provided.

About the Speaker:
Pleasanton-based physician-scientist Dr. Srilekha Deka holds a PhD in Biomedical Science and has built a career at the intersection of infectious disease research and molecular diagnostics. She now serves as Chief Scientific Officer at Script Molecular, where she drives innovation in diagnostic product development to improve patient outcomes.

Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests!

An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.