New York, NY (Virtual Option Available): Arturo Casadevall: What If Fungi Win?

Join alumni and friends at The New York Academy of Sciences as we listen to author Arturo Casadevall and the Academy’s Chief Scientific Officer Brooke Grindlinger as they dive into the dual nature of fungi—beneficial allies and deadly foes—and Casadevall’s new book, What if Fungi Win?

Arturo Casadevall, MD, PhD, is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular Mycology and Immunology at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Public Health. Casadevall, an eminent mycologist, immunologist, and inventor, reveals the shared genetic complexity between humans and fungi and unravels the challenges in designing drugs to combat these relentless assailants. In our increasingly hot and humid world, fungi are evolving, posing global outbreak threats. Inspired by the fungal complications during the 1990s AIDS epidemic and the more recent COVID-19 pandemic, Casadevall leads a research team dedicated to finding innovative ways to counter these cunning adversaries.

Casadevall delves into fascinating fungal phenomena, from their proliferation after the mass dinosaur extinction to the historical connection between the rye fungus ergot and the Salem witch trials, and the versatile uses of fungi in creating vegan leather, eco-friendly packaging, and degrading plastic.

Explore the work of scientists assessing fungal risks and safeguarding humanity and our food supplies from these elusive adversaries.

Premium tickets for in-person participants include an exclusive pre-event ‘Meet the Author’ experience, an autographed paperback copy of Arturo’s new book, What if Fungi Win?, and premium seating in the main auditorium. 

This program is part of the “Authors at the Academy” Series.

The Johns Hopkins University Press is offering a 30% discount  to attendees on Casadevall’s new book, What if Fungi Win? with promo code HFUNGI24. Please click here. 

While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change.