Dear Neil & HIFA Members
Those who've ever been asked how the Covid-19 Vaccines were developed so quickly might be interested in reading this report from the Wellcome Trust (downloadable pdf).
https://wellcome.org/reports/covid-19-vaccines-factors-enabled-unprecede...
(I imagine the report might also help shed light on why vaccines for other diseases haven't been developed so quickly.)
Best wishes
Julie
Dr Julie N Reza
HIFA profile: Julie N Reza is a UK-based specialist in communications for biosciences, global health & international development (www.globalbiomedia.co.uk). She predominantly works with NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. Previously she was the senior science editor at TDR, based at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva; prior to this she worked at the Wellcome Trust, UK, leading educational projects on international health topics including trypanosomiasis and trachoma. She has a PhD in immunology and a specialist degree in science communication. She also has several years research and postgraduate teaching experience. She is a member of the HIFA Steering Group and HIFA Social Media Working Group. www.hifa.org/people/steering-group
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Email: naimareza AT hotmail.com
