MSF10a Introduction to Vaccines

Description

To enable writers to understand and appreciate the basic principles of vaccinology, and how these principles are applied in vaccine development. The workshop will cover the basics of immunology, history of vaccines, types of vaccines and their production, administration, mode of action, and known/potential issues, and finally recent developments such as COVID vaccination, mRNA vaccines, and vaccines against cancer.
Participant profile
This workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning about vaccines, particularly scientific/medical writers with little or no background on the topic, but also those interested in refreshing or updating their knowledge. Participants should have a basic understanding of molecular biology (DNA to RNA to protein).