Dr. Melissa Hogan, dean of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters
Wednesday, Feb. 17 | 12 p.m. CST
Bedrija Nikocevic, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital
Free and open to the public.
About ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is a private institution founded in 1945 on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Roosevelt offers associate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs online and at four campus locations in the Chicago area.
In March 2020, the Higher Learning Commission approved the integration of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and Robert Morris University Illinois. Through the Building a Stronger University strategic plan, the new Roosevelt 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.