Vaccines

Scientist working in a laboratory with gloves.

Coronavirus: The Long Path to a Vaccine

Q&A with Emily Martin

The essential question surrounding coronavirus is, how do we stop it? Right now, there is still no known medication to prevent or treat it. Emily Martin explains what it takes to create a vaccine and how long it will take to make a coronavirus vaccine available to the public.

An empty sports arena and lone red seat

Mass Cancellations, Slowing the Spread, and Flattening the Curve

Q&A with Laura Power

Cultural institutions and programs are shutting down to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. To better understand what it means to “flatten the curve,” we asked Dr. Laura Power, director of the Preventive Medicine Residency at the School of Public Health, for some perspectives from the field of public health.

Colorized view of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Is It Time to Panic Yet?

Joseph Eisenberg

As the coronavirus continues to spread, University of Michigan School of Public Health expert, Joseph Eisenberg, discusses the virus transmission and virulence.

Black and white photo of Thomas Francis sitting next to a microscope in a laboratory.

The First Flu Shot

Thomas Francis contributed to the successful development, field trial, and evaluation of protective influenza vaccines and led the way for future public health practitioners.