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Kizzmekia is a key scientist who led the COVID-19 vaccine research which resulted in the Moderna vaccine, as well as the Eli Lilly therapeutic monoclonal antibody. When she’s not poring over data on new virus variants, she speaks to church congregations and other community groups to explain how the vaccines work and why they are safe. |
The Franklin Institute announced Thursday that Corbett, 35, is the winner of a new NextGen award, aimed at recognizing innovation by scientists early in their careers. She will receive the honor in a virtual ceremony April 29, with an introduction by her boss, NIH infectious-disease chief Anthony S. Fauci.