The COVID-19 Pandemic - SARS-CoV-2, the Virus, and Other Coronaviruses

Explore the intricacies of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses in this informative 31-minute seminar presented by Chris Coleman, Assistant Professor of Infection Immunology at the University of Nottingham. Introduced by virologist and Royal College of Pathologists Fellow, Professor Will Irving, this presentation delves into the molecular biology of coronaviruses, the origins of SARS-CoV-2, and its impact on pathology. Learn about vaccine development, seasonal variations in virus behavior, immune responses, and potential drug targets. Gain valuable insights into the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the field of pathology through this comprehensive overview of the virus and its related coronaviruses.

Introduction
Overview of coronaviruses
Molecular biology of coronaviruses
Why is it called SARSCoV2
Species of origin
Vaccine development
Stage of development
Molecular basis
Summer vs winter
Immune response
Drug targets
Drugs