Blowing Off Steam: The Fauci Ouchi: A look at the challenges, current state, and future of COVID-19 vaccines

The Fauci Ouchi: A look at the challenges, current state, and future of COVID-19 vaccines with Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Center for Food Animal Health, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center at The Ohio State University Scott P. Kenney.

“Blowing off S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics)” is an informal community-based forum discussion featuring different topic leaders each month. Brought to you by Ohio State University-Newark, Denison University, and the Granville Public Library. 

Kenney presents a brief history of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the current COVID-19 pandemic status, and the rapid development and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. Talking points include a conversation on what are the main challenges to making a safe and effective vaccine. The novel technologies that were employed to make an effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 in record time. Opinions on how we improve upon the current vaccines and what might be the next global pandemic.