When the Next Crisis Hits: Lessons for Pharma Logistics is the latest podcast episode of Pharma.Aero. The podcast’s host, Pharma.Aero Secretary General Frank Van Gelder, is asking one of the most urgent questions in global healthcare: how ready are we for the next crisis?
The podcast’s guests are two leading voices from healthcare and science:
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Prof. Dr. Pierre Van Damme, Professor of Vaccinology, University of Antwerp
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Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cecconi, Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan
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In this episode of Insights by Pharma.Aero, we ask a crucial question: what have we really learned from the pandemic — and how ready are we for the next crisis?
Host Frank Van Gelder sits down with two leading voices from healthcare and science:
- Prof. Dr. Pierre Van Damme, Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Antwerp
- Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cecconi, Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan
Together, they explore how the lessons from COVID-19 can shape smarter crisis preparedness — from fire-drill-style training and stronger cross-border collaboration to faster communication and tighter integration with logistics and supply chains.
💬 Key insights include:
- Why speed and trust are the foundation of crisis response
- How scientific networks and logistics systems must train together
- What “fire exercises” can teach us about readiness for future pandemics
- Why communication and confidence are just as vital as vaccines and ventilators
This episode calls for a proactive mindset — because when the next crisis hits, preparation can’t wait until tomorrow.
The discussion explores how the lessons from COVID-19 can shape smarter crisis preparedness — from fire-drill-style training and stronger cross-border collaboration to faster communication and tighter integration with logistics and supply chains.
“If you have to prepare when the crisis starts, it’s already too late,” says Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cecconi. “Training, education, and coordination must happen now — across hospitals, research networks, and logistics systems.”
“Speed and trust are the foundation of any response,” adds Prof. Dr. Pierre Van Damme. “We must invest in communication and confidence — not only between healthcare actors, but also with the public — if we want to be ready when the next emergency hits.”
Key insights
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Why speed and trust are the foundation of crisis response
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How scientific networks and logistics systems must train together
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What “fire exercises” can teach us about readiness for future pandemics
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Why communication and confidence are just as vital as vaccines and ventilators
Pharma.Aero Podcasts
The Pharma.Aero Insights podcast series brings together industry leaders, academics, and innovators to explore the trends shaping the future of pharmaceutical logistics. Each episode dives into real-world challenges and collaborative solutions across global healthcare supply chains — from advanced therapies and digitalization to sustainability and geopolitical change.
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