ISAM - The International Society for Aerosols in Medicine
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Great ISAMs Podcast
 

Great ISAMs Podcast

Celebrating the History of ISAM, One Congress at a Time

Great ISAMs is a podcast series celebrating the history of the International Society of Aerosols in Medicine by revisiting past ISAM Congresses. The series works its way back from recent meetings to the very first congress in 1974, featuring interviews with organizers and visitors who helped shape the ISAM community.

The series is hosted by Wilbur de Kruijf, ISAM Board Member. Listen, follow or subscribe, and revisit the people, places, science, and memories that make ISAM special.

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Episodes

2025 · Washington, DC

Episode 1: ISAM Congress in Washington, DC

In this first episode, we look back at the ISAM Congress in Washington, DC in 2025, with organizer Professor Cathy Fromen and visitor Monbi Chakma Stefanova. Hear about the scientific topics, the venue, the new flash talk format, and the Young Researcher’s Network.

2023 · Saarbrücken, Germany

Episode 2: ISAM Congress in Saarbrücken

In this second episode, we look back at the ISAM Congress in Saarbrücken, Germany, in 2023, with organizer Professor Marc Schneider and visitor Ulf Krüger. Hear about the scientific topics, the venue, the field trip to the Saar River, and the reception at the city hall of Saarbrücken.

2021 · Boise, Idaho

Episode 3: ISAM Congress in Boise

Organizers Jim Fink and Andy Clark, together with visitor John Patton, look back at the 2021 ISAM Congress in Boise, Idaho, which took place during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Listen as they describe organizing a hybrid event with live visitors from the United States and virtual visitors from around the globe. This episode also highlights how many ISAM members contributed during the pandemic, including work on medicinal treatments and inhaled vaccines.

2019 · Montreux, Switzerland

Episode 4: ISAM Congress in Montreux

In this episode, organizer Barbara Rothen and visitor Josué Sznitman look back at the 2019 ISAM Congress in Montreux. The congress was held in the famous Music Hall, near the statue of Freddie Mercury. Learn about the scientific program, the warm and open ISAM network, and the unforgettable boat tour dinner on the lake.

2017 · Santa Fe, New Mexico

Episode 5: ISAM Congress in Santa Fe

In this episode, organizer Phil Kuehl and visitor Bernhard Müllinger look back at the 2017 ISAM Congress in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn about the scientific program, the congress setting, and the local microbrewers.