"Nobel Laureate Drew Weissman Discusses the Beauty and Importance of COVID-19 Vaccines"

Drew Weissman, co-winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine for his work on mRNA, discusses his early years of frustration in mRNA research, the breakthrough moment in 2005, and the urgency he felt when he first heard about the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. He also highlights the RNA vaccine revolution that is already underway, with numerous clinical trials using RNA therapeutics and vaccines. Weissman expresses concern about the backlash against vaccines driven by misinformation and emphasizes the need for tailored messaging to address different groups' hesitancy. He emphasizes the importance of vaccination not only for personal protection but also for the protection of society as a whole.