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medical professional gives a shot to a patient, both wearing masks.
Science & Technology
November 9, 2020 | 03:48 pm

Early signs indicate coronavirus vaccine is effective

An interim analysis of study data from a coronavirus vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech indicates that the vaccine is highly effective in preventing COVID-19. Researchers and volunteers in Rochester have been involved in the testing of the vaccine since May, when the first human studies were launched, and technologies used in the development of the vaccine can trace their origins to decades of infectious disease research conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

topics: Ann Falsey, COVID-19, featured-post-side, Medical Center, vaccines,
portrait of Rose, Reichman, and Bonnez
Science & Technology
June 7, 2016 | 04:08 pm

10 years ago: Cancer vaccine with Rochester roots approved

Largely unreported in 2006 was the remarkable story of three Rochester virologists whose innovation, dedication, and perseverance resulted in the key breakthrough that lies at the heart of the first vaccine targeting the leading cause of cervical cancer.

topics: cancer, featured-post, School of Medicine and Dentistry, vaccines,
man holding up a poster that reads WORLD AIDS DAY
Science & Technology
November 30, 2015 | 02:19 pm

December 1 is World AIDS Day

Michael Gottlieb ’73M (MD), examines AIDS awareness posters that are part of the AIDS Education Posters Collection, a collection of more than 6,500 AIDS education posters from around the world. Gottlieb, a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, was the first to identify the disease that would come to be known as AIDS.

topics: featured-post, HIV and AIDS, vaccines,
Rocky mascot getting a flu shot from a nurse
University News
September 19, 2014 | 02:52 pm

UHS to attempt 5,000 flu vaccines in one day

On Thursday, Oct. 30, University Health Service (UHS) staff will attempt to vaccinate 5,000 students, faculty and staff against this year’s flu virus. The effort will doubly serve as a test of emergency preparedness to practice delivering mass quantities of vaccine or drug in response to an urgent public health concern. All River Campus-based students, faculty and staff are asked to consider participating in this clinic if they wish to receive the flu shot this year.

topics: announcements, drug treatments, influenza, University Health Service, vaccines,