F. Perry Wilson, MD MSCE is an epidemiologist, clinical researcher, physician, research methods expert and creator of the highly popular Yale online course “Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong”. His new book, “How Medicine Works and When It Doesn’t” is available now! Media inquiries: francis.p.wilson {at} yale.edu
CNN 02-28-2024
Dr. Wilson speaks with Brianna Keilar and Boris Sanchez regarding President Biden’s checkup at Walter Reed Medical Center.
WVOX 03-01-2023
Dr. Wilson speaks with John Mariani on a range of topics, from vitamins and supplements, to Ozempic, to how to know if you’ve got a good doctor.
Dr. Wilson speaks with Linsey Davis of ABC News Live about his new book - “How Medicine Works and When It Doesn’t” and how people can know what medical information to trust.
Health & Veritas Podcast, January 2023
Dr. Wilson joins Dr. Howie Forman and Dr. Harlan Krumholz to discuss his upcoming book, and how a failing medical system makes people more susceptible to medical misinformation.
CNN 12-12-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the increase in respiratory viral infections being felt around the country, the impact of a surge in COVID cases in China, and the shortage of pain relievers for children with Bianna Golodryga.
HLN 11-18-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses Teplizumab, a newly approved drug for Type 1 Diabetes prevention and the recent revelation that actor Chris Hemsworth has an increased genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease based on APOE4 status.
CNN Newsroom 10-24-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the “triple-demic” of RSV, Flu, and COVID coming this winter with Victor Blackwell.
HLN with Shyann Malone 10-21-22
Dr. Wilson discusses a surge of pediatric RSV hospitalizations with Shyann Malone on HLN.
HLN with Shyann Malone 10-07-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the health impacts of mold in the wake of Hurricane Ian in Florida.
KMOX with Amy Marxkors 09-12-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses COVID, Polio, and Monkeypox (oh my) with the team at KMOX.
HLN with Shyann Malone 08-09-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses “vasculitis” and Ashton Kutcher with Shyann Malone on HLN.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 08-02-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the latest Monkeypox news with Robin Meade on Morning Express.
CNN 07-21-2022
Dr. Wilson joins Abdul El-Sayed to discuss President Biden’s new diagnosis of COVID-19 with Victor Blackwell and Alisyn Camerota on CNN.
CNN 07-13-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the impact of the Omicron BA.5 variant in the US with Victor Blackwell and Alysyn Camerota.
Morning Express with Robin Meade - 06-10-2022
A new study suggests that COVID infection during pregnancy may lead to developmental delays in offspring. Dr. Wilson discusses the implications with Robin Meade.
HLN 05-24-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the current status of the worldwide monkeypox outbreak with Shyann Malone on HLN.
HLN 05-19-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses yet another wave with Shyann Malone on HLN.
CNN 05-09-2022
Dr. F. Perry Wilson discusses the Biden Administration's warning that 100 million COVID infections could occur in the fall and winter if mitigation measures are not taken.
HLN 4-22-22
Dr. Wilson discusses a curious cluster of acute hepatitis cases in kids with adenovirus, which typically causes a common cold or stomach bug symptoms with Shyann Malone on HLN.
HLN 03-31-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses aphasia with Shyann Malone in light of Bruce Willis’ recent announcement that he is suffering from the condition.
CNN Newsroom 02-18-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the BA.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 with Victor Blackwell in this clip from a longer conversation.
CNN Newsroom 02-04-2022
Dr. Wilson speaks with Victor Blackwell and Aliysn Camerota about all the latest COVID news: mask mandates, wastewater testing, CDC vaccine recommendations, and the persistently high death rate.
Morning Express 01-28-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses what to do if your at-home COVID test is frozen when delivered with Shyann Malone on HLN.
CNN 01-27-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses the pandemic endgame as well as a baffling response from the confirmation hearing of Dr. Joseph Ladapo, who may be Florida’s next surgeon general. With Victor Blackwell and Alisyn Camerota.
Morning Express 01-27-2022
Dr. Wilson discusses issues surrounding a 4th booster shot for immunocompromised individuals, as well as the potential of a pan-coronavirus vaccine with Shyann Malone on HLN.
CNN 01-14-2022
Dr. Wilson speaks with Victor Blackwell and Alisyn Camerota on the utility (and availability) of antigen and PCR-testing for COVID.
Morning Express 01-12-2022
Dr. Wilson speaks with Robin Meade on Morning Express, responding to those who feel like they should just get an Omicron infection over with.
HLN 12-29-2021
Dr. Wilson joins Shyann Malone to discuss the surge in Omicron cases and what we can do about it.
CNN 12-24-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the Omicron variant, isolation, and more with CNN’s Poppy Harlow.
Morning Express 09-13-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses vaccines for kids under 12 and the impact of vaccine mandates with Robin Meade.
Morning Express 09-02-2021
Dr. Wilson provides updates on a potential Moderna booster shot, and the status of the coronavirus pandemic among children with Robin Meade.
Morning Express 08-19-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses how to keep kids in school in the midst of the delta variant outbreak.
Morning Express 08-12-2021
Dr. Wilson joins Robin Meade to discuss keeping kids safe amid the Delta surge.
Morning Express 08-04-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the need for booster shots, supplementing a JnJ vaccine for an mRNA vaccine, and how to reopen schools in the fall.
Morning Express 07-29-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses booster shots, FDA approval, and new mask mandates with Robin Meade on HLN.
Morning Express 07-22-2021
Dr. Wilson responds to three viewers who have not yet been vaccinated against coronavirus.
Morning Express 07-19-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the potential for full FDA authorization of coronavirus vaccines with Robin Meade on HLN.
Morning Express 07-13-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses a new FDA warning that the JNJ coronavirus vaccine may be associated with rare cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Morning Express 07-12-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the need (or lack thereof) for a third “booster” dose of the Pfizer vaccine with Shyann Malone.
Morning Express 06/16/21
Dr. Wilson discusses the Delta and Gamma Coronavirus variants and their implications for the vaccination program.
Morning Express 06/02/21
Dr. Wilson discusses vaccine mandates, ongoing masking, and the quest for herd immunity with Susan Hendricks on HLN.
The Doctors 5/26/21
Dr. Wilson discusses how we define victory against COVID, and how we can achieve that victory with Drs. Holly Phillips and Andrew Ordon
Morning Express with Robin Meade 5/17/2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the moral hazard associated with new CDC guidance suggesting that vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks indoors.
The Amy Marxkors Show 5/14/2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the ways in which social media “hacks” your brain to drive engagement, even if it leads you down a rabbit hole of false belief.
Cancer Answers with Anees Chagpar 04-25-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses how medical misinformation harms patients with cancer and their families, and how not to be taken in by the hype.
Morning Express with Lynn Smith 03-12-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses Joe Biden’s goal to have every US adult eligible for vaccination by May 1st.
Morning Express with Elizabeth Prann 02-26-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses news about the Pfizer vaccine, which can now be stored in traditional freezers, as well as the risk of infection AFTER vaccination.
Morning Express with Elizabeth Prann 02-12-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the roll-out of vaccines to pharmacies, school reopenings, and the potential of more travel restrictions to address the emerging coronavirus variants.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 02-04-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses the perils of Super Bowl parties in the coronavirus era, new vaccine data from AstraZeneca, and the feasibility of mix-and-match vaccine boosters.
Global News Morning 01-31-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses his Yale-sponsored, free online course entitled “Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong”.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 01-28-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses at-home tests for coronavirus.
Sky News with Colin Brazier 01-25-2021
Dr. Wilson discusses new coronavirus variants, vaccine efficacy, and country-wide lockdowns on Sky News.
Weekend Express with Christina Hendricks 1-17-2021
Dr. Wilson describes why more transmissible strains of coronavirus are so concerning, and how it means we need to get vaccines out faster.
Morning Express with Lynn Smith 12-21-2020
Dr. Wilson discusses recommendations for monitoring for allergic reactions to the vaccine, details on a new strain of coronavirus in the UK, and hope for a continued vaccine rollout.
Morning Express with Lynn Smith 12-14-2020
Dr. Wilson discusses the coronavirus vaccine on the first day it is being used inside the United States.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 12-09-2020
Dr. Wilson answers questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Which should you choose? Is it really safe? And should people who have already been infected get vaccinated?
Morning Express with Robin Meade 12-01-2020
Dr. Wilson answers viewers’ coronavirus vaccine questions with Robin Meade.
Weekend Express with Susan Hendricks 11-28-2020
You traveled for Thanksgiving. What should you do now? Dr. Wilson discusses best practices with Susan Hendricks.
Morning Express with Susan Hendricks 11-23-2020
Dr. Wilson discusses the risks of gathering for Thanksgiving amidst a surge in coronavirus cases.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 11-10-2020
Dr. Wilson discusses bamlanivimab, a new monoclonal antibody to treat the coronavirus, vaccine acceptance, and plans for Thanksgiving.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 11-02-2020
Dr. Wilson discusses reopening schools, voting-while-quarantined, and what to do if a household member becomes infected with coronavirus.
Morning Express with Robin Meade 10-26-2020
Dr. Wilson discusses the El Paso lockdown, a national mask mandate, and at-home coronavirus testing.
CNN Newsroom
Dr. Wilson with Ana Cabrera on a new Indoor Trump Rally and the timing of a coronavirus vaccine.
CNN Newsroom
Dr. Wilson joins Ana Cabrera and CNN Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder to discuss the prospect of school reopening, new testing challenges, and the politics of masks.
CNN Newsroom
Dr. Wilson discusses the risk of large, indoor gatherings with CNN’s Ana Cabrera
Coronavirus in Context on WebMD
Dr. Wilson discusses what numbers are important to understand if you really want to wrap your head around an exploding pandemic with Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD
CNN Newsroom
Dr. Wilson discusses antibody testing with Ana Cabrera.
CNN Newsroom
Dr. Wilson discusses social distancing, mask wearing, and patriotism in the COVID-19 era with Ana Cabrera.
Amanpour & Company
Dr. Wilson discusses how social media can distort the findings of medical studies with Hari Sreenivasan.
Here and Now
Dr. Wilson discusses a study showing the systemic absorption of sunscreen with Robin Young of WBUR.