A Grand Experiment: Ethical Responsibilities in the Global Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccines

This event will feature Marc Lipsitch and be hosted by the Global Health Network. Learn more about the seminar here. Register here. The unprecedented speed and scale of global rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines is playing a critical role in effectively responding to the pandemic. Decisions about global vaccine rollout have been made rapidly, informed by best available clinical research findings. What ethical responsibilities arise to monitor the safety and effectiveness…

Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in the City of Boston

This event will feature Marc Lipsitch and be hosted by Boston City Council's Committee on Government Operations. Learn more about the hearing here. Read the docket here. Watch the event here. This hearing will address Docket #0261: Ordinance requiring equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the City of Boston. In addition to Dr. Lipsitch, witnesses include Dr. Cassandra Pierre of Boston Medical Center, Stan McLaren of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center,…