Dr. Philip M. Tierno

Dr. Philip M. Tierno, the NYU Medical Center director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology, shares the story of bacteria,viruses, and prions and their myriad effects on human beings. From toxic shock syndrome to Lyme disease to diarrheal infections of the Third World, Tierno offers a broad overview of the impact of these microbes on the world today. He also addresses germ warfare, anthrax and other possible bioweapons.

Past Shows:

  • Art Bell: Somewhere In Time

    Art Bell: Somewhere In Time traveled back to February 14, 2002, when Art Bell was joined by Dr. Philip M. Tierno for a discussion on microbiology and diagnostic immunology. Dr. Tierno shared the story of bacteria, viruses, and prions and their myriad effects on human beings....More »
  • Art Bell: Somewhere in Time

    Art Bell: Somewhere in Time returned to 2/14/02 when Dr. Philip M. Tierno discussed bacteria, viruses, and prions and their myriad effects on human beings, including toxic shock syndrome and Lyme disease.More »
  • Bacterial Threats

    2nd hour guest, NYU Medical Center's Dr. Phillip Tierno, the author of The Secret Life of Germs, discussed recent outbreaks of drug resistant bacteria. Specifically, he addressed "community acquired" MRSA staph infections that begin with a slight reddening of the skin, but can...More »
  • Alien Moon Bases

    Glenn Steckling discussed the preponderance of visual evidence for unusual structures and activities on the moon. His revision of his late father's book, "Alien Bases on the Moon," includes many of these photographs. Glenn also discussed his father's close relationship with the...More »
  • Germ Warfare

    Dr. Philip Tierno the director of clinical microbiology and diagnostic immunology at NYU Medical Center was Wednesday night's guest. Discussing the recent SARS outbreak, he said the virus appeared to have three means of transmission: person to person, contact with inanimate...More »

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