3 June 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CST
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HBA ST. LOUIS PRESENTS

COVID Vaccine Scientific Approaches - The Bright Light at the End of the Tunnel

The presentation will cover various types of COVID-19 vaccines that are currently authorized for emergency use, and those under development. An overview of the science behind these vaccines and technology used for development will provide the audience with an appreciation of pros and cons. The local effort in developing an mRNA vaccine will be highlighted. A local clinical pharmacist will share information on the St Louis immunization roll out along with first hand clinical experience. There will be time to ask questions either by submitting them ahead of the event or via chat function. We hope you can join us for this exciting event.

Additional Information 
This Women in Science educational event will be held virtually. Upon registration, you'll be sent a zoom link the join the meeting.

Agenda 
4:00-4:05pm: WIS HBA introductions
4:05-4:15pm: Panel Introduction
4:15-4:55pm: Presentation
4:55-5:30pm: Q&A

Registration information
Event is open to: HBA Members and Nonmembers

Learning Objectives

- Describe various types of COVID-19 vaccines that are currently authorized for emergency use, and those under development
- Describe the science behind these vaccines and technology used for development
- Describe the pros and cons of each vaccine discussed

Featured Speakers

James Blackledge
President, CAPELLA IMAGING
Carly Daniels
Senior Principal Scientist & Group Leader, Pfizer Inc.
Aparna Deora, PhD
Executive Director, BTx PharmSci Vaccine Category Lead, Pfizer Inc.
Sandeep Nema
Pfizer Inc.
Alyssa Thompson
BJC HealthCare

Pricing

 MemberNon-Member
Regular Registration$10.00 / €8.00$20.00 / €17.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount



Event Policies

Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.

COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.

Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.