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8:00 am (ET) | 5:00 am Van/SF | 12:00 pm London, UK | 5:30 pm New Delhi, India | 8:00 pm Hong Kong, China
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The Dean will showcase the vision for the Faculty and our commitment to our international alumni, especially those in Hong Kong and the surrounding area.#DeansLectureHK
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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was first identified in December 2019. By December 11, 2020, the Pfizer vaccine became the first to receive emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Creating a vaccine in under a year is no small feat. While the coronavirus pandemic made a new normal of mask-wearing and physical distancing, it showcased the crucial role of vaccine research. What roles can mathematics play in drug discovery and development---and in keeping us healthy?
If you have any issues registering for this celebration, please email your name and degree/grad year to Kristine McGlynn, Alumni Engagement Program Specialist, Faculty of Mathematics.