The students composed their essays in response to the writing prompt, “Preparedness is an important component of science as demonstrated by Maurice Hilleman when he identified the 1957 influenza pandemic. How is preparedness critical in science today?”
Dr. Maurice Hilleman is the most accomplished vaccinologist in history. In honor of Dr. Hilleman’s August birthday, we wanted to take a moment to remember him and assess the state of his legacy in 2023 with a focus on three aspects of vaccines: beating pathogens, developing vaccines, and communicating science.
What is the history of the FDA and why they were granted regulatory authority? What would happen if the agency’s independent authority were to be taken away?
Sometimes, scientists find themselves in the middle of ethical debates based on their research or its trajectory. This is especially true for those in the medical sciences and related fields.
