This webinar will briefly review the biology of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, the stages of clinical development and the landscape of therapies and vaccines that are being developed to combat this deadly disease. Time will be available for questions and discussion.

Lisa A. Purcell, PhD
Senior Manager, Clinical Sciences, Immunology and Inflammation
Scientific Director, Secondary Education Programs, Regeneron

Lisa Purcell joined Regeneron in 2008 and is a Clinical Scientist in Immunology and Inflammation. She received her PhD from McGill University and completed her Postdoctoral Training at Columbia University. Dr. Purcell’s current work focuses on the clinical development of therapies within the immunology and infectious disease therapeutic areas, including those for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19. She has also developed therapies for pathogens using Regeneron’s novel technologies. Dr. Purcell is the scientific director of Regeneron’s science education efforts including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, research mentorship efforts, the International and Westchester Science and Engineering Fair and STEM teacher programs.