There is an urgent need to better understand the role of innate immunity in relation to the current COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to future pandemics. Dr. Shabaana Khader, professor, Molecular Microbiology, and Dr. Michael S. Avidan, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine will moderate and join several international speakers at the International Symposium on Innate Immunity and COVID-19 on Friday, December 11, 2020 | 8AM–12:30PM CST.
Leading experts from academic research and nonprofit organizations will discuss everything from the basics of innate immunity to what lies ahead in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic beyond the lab. Internationally renowned researchers will also discuss current global clinical trials examining whether live, attenuated vaccines might help prevent COVID-19 and other pandemics.