Dr. Melissa Hogan, dean of the »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â College of Science, Health and Pharmacy, hosts this four-part series on the ins and outs of COVID-19 vaccines.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Explained sessions will explore how vaccines are made, the myths surrounding the vaccines and what it’s like on the front lines treating COVID-19. Hear from experts in immunology and biomedical science, pharmacy and infectious disease.
Each livestreamed session includes an audience Q&A. Register for the free events here.
Vaccines: From Trials to Vials
Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 12 p.m. CST
Robert Seiser, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry, »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â
COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 12 p.m. CST
Bedrija Nikocevic, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences, »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist at Holy Cross Hospital
COVID-19 and Communities of Color
Wednesday, Feb. 24 | 12 p.m. CST
Tamara Marshall, MD, Medical Science Liaison and Educator
Perspectives from a Pandemic Pharmacist
Wednesday, March 3 | 12 p.m. CST
Jason Alegro, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences, »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â and Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital
Free and open to the public.
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In March 2020, the Higher Learning Commission approved the integration of »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â and Robert Morris University Illinois. Through the Building a Stronger University strategic plan, the new »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â will be nationally recognized as a catalyst for students from all walks of life to receive transformational learning experiences. Students who attend the expanded University will become socially conscious citizens who thrive in a diverse and changing world.