‘Genome Valley Excellence Award 2022’ to mRNA COVID vaccine scientist Drew Weissman
The Hindu
To be given away virtually at the 19th edition of Bio Asia
The 19th edition of BioAsia, organised by Telangana government and Federation of Asian Biotech Associations [FABA], has announced that the coveted ‘Genome Valley Excellence Award for 2022’ will be conferred upon Drew Weissman, for his breakthrough pioneering research and development of effective mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, that has helped save billions of lives globally.
Dr. Weissman is a Professor at the Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and is acknowledged for his contributions to the development of various vaccines including COVID-19, universal flu vaccine, herpes vaccine, etc. besides several other therapeutic developments, said a press release on Thursday.
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