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  1. 23 hours ago

    Researchers have become expert in growing miniature lung human in lab dishes. See my blog for how this approach is being put to work for understanding .

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  2. Nov 19

    Looking forward to today’s Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall. At 1pmET I’ll be answering questions with Dr. Anthony Fauci about vaccines and staying safe from during the holidays.

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  3. Nov 18

    Appreciated the chance to speak with journalist about research and what we can expect in the coming months at the Summit on Infectious Disease. Many thanks to my colleague Dr. Hilary Marston for joining me for the virtual event.

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  4. Nov 17

    Researchers have found a potential explanation for that can prove fatal for people with severe . Details on my blog.

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  5. Nov 16

    Today we held a virtual swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Michael Chiang, the new director of the . I’m excited about the leadership Mike will bring to eye research in the coming years. Welcome, Dr. Chiang!

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  6. Nov 16

    Profoundly encouraged by interim data from Phase 3 of ’s -based vaccine candidate which shows 94.5% efficacy in preventing . The vaccine is being developed in partnership w/ ’s via .

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  7. Nov 14

    Researchers at analyzed patients’ levels of inflammation & found that rapid rise in C-reactive protein indicated more serious outcomes, while those w/ steady levels remained stable.

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  8. Nov 13

    I think we can agree that makes 2020 a year we will remember forever. I hope you find hope & inspiration from this duet w/ infectious diseases specialist & talented pianist Chris Karp () on a famous Beatles song w/ modified lyrics by .

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  9. Nov 12

    I’m looking forward to tonight’s talk and panel at w/ Director Tony Fauci. We’ll discuss what we’ve learned about thus far & how to prepare for the future. Register & watch at 7pm EST:

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  10. Nov 12

    Congratulations to ’s 5 new Lasker Clinical Research Scholars. This initiative aims to build the pipeline of clinical researchers who will make the next medical breakthroughs happen.

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  11. Nov 12

    is surging, and the holiday season is quickly approaching. If you need some ideas about how you and your loved ones can celebrate safely this year, I’ve got a few suggestions on my blog.

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  12. Nov 12

    Read the latest in from Dr. Fauci & colleagues on how treatment options for early mild infection can prevent/reduce severe outcomes and hospitalizations. Research in this area is moving rapidly.

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  13. Nov 11

    Thank you to all our veterans for your noble service to this country. We are grateful to you on and every day.

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  14. Nov 10

    We all need a break now and then. Had a great time today playing bluegrass music for patients and staff in the atrium with this fine group of (physically distanced) musicians from ! Our band name? We RNA String Band.

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  15. Nov 10

    An -funded project used colon & lung organoids made from human to test compounds & their ability to inhibit . They already identified 3 approved drugs that hold promise for testing in people.

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  16. Nov 10

    has launched vaccine & treatment at an unprecedented rate. To continue to speed lifesaving research, I urge clinical researchers to register COVID-19 clinical trials & submit results ASAP to .

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  17. Nov 10

    A decade ago, helped to establish the initiative. Read about the initiative’s latest progress studying more than 400 African .

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  18. Nov 9

    Some really promising news this AM: & announced early analysis of their -based vaccine candidate showing 90+% efficacy in preventing in participants w/o prior infection.

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  19. Nov 9

    It was a pleasure to welcome Bill Gates & our scientific partners at to the 7th /Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation workshop. Today we discussed pandemic preparedness & how innovations resulting from research may be applied to other needs.

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  20. Nov 6

    Underway right now, the SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral Therapeutics Summit. We're hearing from the experts on research needs, lessons learned, & opportunities for public-private partnerships in developing antiviral treatments for .

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