The pandemic gave Americans a tantalizing glimpse of what less car-oriented cities would look like. But what happens if cities just return to “normal”?
Her Science Is the World’s
By leading the team behind the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Kizzmekia Corbett has already changed the world—she is also helping change the future of research.
Vaccine Victories
Nothing showcases the Retriever spirit more than the many hundreds of volunteer hours put in to assist in the region-wide vaccination challenge.
Engineering can contribute to a reimagining of the US public health system
As public health becomes increasingly digital, systems engineering will begin to fill this critical public health knowledge gap.
FDA authorized first over-the-counter COVID-19 test – useful but not a game changer
The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is expected to cost US$30, is easy to use, and produces results within 20 minutes. But it still has its limitations.
Leadership in Action – The Hrabowskis Participate in Vaccine Trial
Freeman Hrabowski and his wife Jackie volunteered to take part in a 25-month clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine invented by alumna Kizzmekia Corbett.
No, soaring COVID-19 cases are not due to more testing – they show a surging pandemic
High test-positivity rates mean the current confirmed case numbers are undercounting total cases.
Chasing Antibodies
Kaitlyn Sadtler ’11 leads study to learn how many Americans have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2.
Research Under the Same Roof
COVID-19 allowed this mother/daughter research pair to see how their areas of expertise overlapped.
Will the New 15-Minute COVID-19 Test Solve US Testing Problems?
The credit-card-sized test detects a specific viral protein. It costs US$5 and doesn’t require a lab or a machine for processing.