Meredith Webinar to Share Facts about the COVID-19 Vaccine

Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences will present a webinar for the Meredith community about vaccine science and COVID-19.

Presenters will be Assistant Professor Carolina Perez-Heydrich, Professor Jason Andrus, and Professor Karthik Aghoram. They will explain the role of vaccines in combating COVID-19, immune responses against coronaviruses, and the development of mRNA vaccines. The presenters will also discuss the benefits and risks associated with vaccination.

The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Kelsieanne Schmidt, ’21, a public health and biology major. Meredith Director of Student Health Services Mary Johnson and Director of Human Resources Pam Galloway will also participate in the panel discussion along with Perez-Heydrich, Andrus, and Aghoram.

Two opportunities to participate in the “COVID-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts” webinar have been scheduled. The first session was held on February 16 at 5:30 p.m. and the second will be held on Friday, February 19 at 10 a.m. Register below to attend the second session.

Covid-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts Session 2
Friday, February 19 at 10 a.m.
Register in advance for this webinar

“COVID-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts” is open to Meredith students, faculty/staff, and alumnae.