Exploring the Novavax vaccine trial in Mid-Missouri

Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Dr. Dima Dandachi, infectious disease specialist and assistant professor of medicine with the University of Missouri in Columbia. Dr. Dandachi is leading local efforts for the Novavax vaccine trial in Mid-Missouri. In this interview, she offers information about the process of vaccine approval, the search for volunteer participants for the trial, and more.

Show Notes

Further reading/resources: 

• Dr. Dandachi's MU Health Care Profile
• More information and sign up options: Novavax Vaccine Trial Website or MU Trial Screening

What is Community Pulse?

Community Pulse is a special report on the unfolding coronavirus situation in mid-Missouri featuring local family physician Elizabeth Allemann, M.D. and public health advocate Ginny Chadwick. Catch it live every Monday and Wednesday at 9am on KOPN 89.5 FM or streaming at kopn.org.