The Trials, Tribulations and Timeline of a COVID-19 Vaccine

Explore the challenges and progress in developing a COVID-19 vaccine in this 24-minute TED Talk by Jerome Kim, director general of the International Vaccine Institute. Learn about the accelerated timeline for vaccine development, from the typical 5-10 years to an ambitious 12-18 months, and the associated costs and risks. Discover the various vaccine candidates in development and understand the complexities involved in ensuring global distribution once a successful vaccine is created. Gain insights into the scientific process, global collaboration, and the race against time to combat the coronavirus pandemic through this informative virtual conversation hosted by TED's David Biello.

The trials, tribulations and timeline of a COVID-19 vaccine | Jerome Kim