Omicron could peak in U.S. fairly soon. Maybe.

Experts say fast-spreading, less severe profile of Omicron is emerging as cases drop in South Africa but warn of challenging weeks ahead.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 6, 2022 ~7 min

Dan Barouch receives Ledlie Prize for vaccine work

Dan Barouch, Harvard Medical School professor and head of Beth Israel Deaconess’ Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, was awarded Harvard’s George Ledlie Prize for work that culminated in one of three vaccines against COVID-19 approved for use in the U.S.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 6, 2021 ~10 min


Single-dose COVID-19 vaccine effective against variants, study says

Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine generates robust immune responses against variants.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 9, 2021 ~5 min

Brace yourself for another COVID surge — and mask up, say experts

With new coronavirus variants on the U.S. pandemic scene, experts say brace yourself for another surge — and mask up.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 10, 2021 ~8 min

Dan Barouch discusses new coronavirus variants

Harvard Medical School Professor Dan Barouch said the “complicated pandemic” means more work lies ahead.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 1, 2021 ~13 min

Vaccine protection against COVID-19 related issues

BIDMC-led research team reports vaccine protection against severe COVID-19-related pneumonia and death.

Jacqueline Mitchell • harvard
Sept. 3, 2020 ~4 min

Vaccines may arrive in record time, but the virus has been faster

Vaccines that might protect against COVID-19 have entered phase 3 trials — the last step before regular approval in humans — in record time, but the virus has moved faster, experts say.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 28, 2020 ~8 min

Harvard’s coronavirus vaccine efforts

Team at Harvard plans to launch a clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine in the fall.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
April 13, 2020 ~10 min


Collaboration ‘call to duty’ to battle a deadly global threat

Boston-area researchers are collaborating as part of an international partnership working on a response to the new coronavirus.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 25, 2020 ~9 min

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