Corbett-Helaire, Kizzmekia
1986-present · Contribution: 2014-present
Viral immunologist and vaccinologist
Viral immunology and vaccine design; co-designed the mRNA-1273 (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine through prefusion-stabilized spike-protein research, and contributed to COVID-19 monoclonal-antibody therapeutics
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1986, Hurdle Mills, North Carolina
- Active since
- 2014
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Co-designing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Impact on the world
Corbett-Helaire's work was central to the global COVID-19 response, helping deliver a vaccine at unprecedented speed and saving countless lives.
Sources
- Science/AAAS
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