Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Accelerated Vaccines

Distinguished scientist Dr. Lauren Black discusses a “weight-of-evidence” approach to accelerated vaccine development and approvals.

Show Notes

“Accelerating” a vaccine for COVID-19 has piqued the interest of many, but is it really possible to develop one quickly and safely? Join distinguished scientist Dr. Lauren Black as she dives into the typical mechanisms behind a vaccine and why it takes several years to deliver one safely to the general public. 

Acknowledgements: 

Hosted by: Chris Garcia 

Narrated by: Gina Mullane

  

Special thanks to:  

Dr. Lauren Black

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