Vaccine Development in a Pandemic - Sir Ernst Chain Lecture 2024

Explore the challenges and realities of vaccine development during a global pandemic in this compelling lecture delivered by Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert from the University of Oxford. Gain insights into how the COVID-19 crisis impacted every facet of work and life, particularly in the scientific community racing to create a vaccine. Learn about the unprecedented obstacles faced by researchers and the innovative approaches employed to overcome them. Discover the intricacies of accelerated vaccine development, clinical trials, and regulatory processes in the face of a rapidly evolving public health emergency. This annual Sir Ernst Chain Lecture, presented by the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London, offers a unique opportunity to understand the scientific, logistical, and ethical considerations involved in responding to a worldwide health crisis.