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. 2021 Feb;42(2):91-93.
doi: 10.1016/j.it.2020.12.003. Epub 2020 Dec 24.

The Immunologists' Guide to Pandemic Preparedness

Daniela Marín-Hernández  1 , Nathaniel Hupert  2 , Douglas F Nixon  3
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The Immunologists' Guide to Pandemic Preparedness

Daniela Marín-Hernández et al. Trends Immunol. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Immunologists are central to fighting any pandemic. From pathogenesis to disease modeling, pharmaceuticals to vaccines, immunologists play a crucial role in translating basic science into effective response strategies. This article describes our view on how lessons from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic can be developed into an immunologists' guide for preparedness for future pandemics.

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