Academic Seminar – SARS-CoV2 Vaccine Development November 21st, 2020 Online
In response to the numerous requests received, we have decided to
stream the event online (Available on Saturday, 21st).
Please note that you will be unable to ask questions.
November 21st, 2020, Online 09:30 - 13:00
“Virgilio Program” of Department of Medicine and Surgery of University of Milano-Bicocca, University of Milan and Humanitas University is organizing an Academic Seminar dedicated to “SARS-CoV2 Vaccine Development”.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on public health and the global economy, the search for a vaccine has taken on an intensity never seen before in the history of medical research.
The seminar includes talks by leading Scientists aimed at sharing knowledge on leading vaccine trials and foster discussion and exchange of ideas amongst medicine students and young scientists.
PROGRAM
9.30 Join the webinar
9.50 Welcome address
Prof. Andrea Biondi, Full Professor, UNIMIB & Director, Department of Pediatrics Fondazione MBBM/Ospedale San Gerardo
10.00 Session 1:
COVID-19 Vaccine Development - how science is speeding up the process (pre-recorded session)
Dr. Anthony Fauci, MD - NIAID Director
11.00 Questions & Answers addressed by
Prof. Domenico Mavilio, M.D, Ph.D, Associate Professor, UNIMI
11.30 Session 2:
“COVID-19 and Immunity: the little we know, the challenges ahead”
Prof. Alberto Mantovani, Full Professor, Humanitas University & President, Humanitas Foundation for Research
12.30 Question & Answer
13.00 Closing Remarks
