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The Ott Lecture Series

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, who led the NIH team that helped develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, will visit Grand Valley State University for two days of lectures and student engagement.

Thursday, September 24

Public Lecture: Preparing for Future Pandemics: From Scientific Questions to Life-Saving Vaccines

5:00 PM – Reception with free food

6:00 PM – Lecture 

Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center

Friday, September 25

Lunch & Chemistry Lecture: Engineering Viral Vaccines for Immune Targeting and Pandemic Preparedness

11:30 AM – Lunch, PAD 308

1:00 PM – Lecture, Pere Marquette Room, Kirkhof Center

2:00 PM – Student Q&A with Dr. Corbett, Pere Marquette Room

CMB students are especially encouraged to attend the 2:00 PM student Q&A! 

Bring your questions about science, graduate school, health care, vaccines, or anything else you’d like to discuss with Dr. Corbett.

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