It's funny how much perceptions can change in a short amount of time. A few short months ago, we had anti-vaccinators who have never experienced a pandemic refusing simple, cheap biotechnology products that have saved more lives this century than ever before and extended human life dramatically. We had potential candidates for President of the United States talking about their disdain for the pharmaceutical sector and Hollywood portraying scientists as crazy and potentially dangerous.
Today, leaders from across the globe are leaning on biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with hopes of possible solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic that range from diagnostic assays and therapeutics to prophylactic vaccines. These companies are uniquely suited for the task based on their scientific acumen, regulatory/clinical and manufacturing/supply chain capabilities. These efforts in concert with academic and government scientists will likely be the manner in which this disease will be neutralized. It is up to us to shelter in place and remain diligent to give these efforts the time they require to mature.
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It's funny how much perceptions can change in a short amount of time. A few short months ago, we had anti-vaccinators who have never experienced a pandemic refusing simple, cheap biotechnology products that have saved more lives this century than ever before and extended human life dramatically. We had potential candidates for President of the United States talking about their disdain for the pharmaceutical sector and Hollywood portraying scientists as crazy and potentially dangerous.
Today, leaders from across the globe are leaning on biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with hopes of possible solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic that range from diagnostic assays and therapeutics to prophylactic vaccines. These companies are uniquely suited for the task based on their scientific acumen, regulatory/clinical and manufacturing/supply chain capabilities. These efforts in concert with academic and government scientists will likely be the manner in which this disease will be neutralized. It is up to us to shelter in place and remain diligent to give these efforts the time they require to mature.