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Lead Clinical Data Manager

Volt - Massachusetts - A clinical-stage bio-technology company are looking to hire a Lead Clinical Data Manager to be responsible for all clinical data management activities for studies assigned. Role Work with SAS and/or clinical systems programming to produce in-process data reports and data visualization tools to facilitate decision making on clinical trials (e.g., safety reviews). This role participates in cross functional team communications and meetings with both internal and external collaborators and oversees the data management activities at contract research organizations (CRO). The Lead Clinical Data Manager will also participate in the development of department documents and procedures and mentor more junior data management staff. Functions as internal Data Management Study lead, overseeing all data management activities performed by CROs including generation and review of metric status and patient tracking reports. Works to ensure on-time achievement of major data manageme...

Clinical Project Manager

Volt - Massachusetts - Volt have been engaged by one of the most exciting Biotech's in the world to recruit a Senior/Clinical Project Manager. This is a Biotech who are expanding in the UK & US at the moment. This company are making strong progress in Oncolytic Immunotherapy space. If this is an area that peaks your interest then this is definitely a company that will that will interest you. Volt has recently placed the Associate Director of Clinical Operations who has also given us great feedback about the company. The Clinical Project Manager will be responsible for: Planning, Oversight, and execution of project deliverables Lead cross-functional teams overseeing all project activities, managing the CROs and vendors Manage clinical operations and trial-related documents; review documents/study plans for completeness Identify and mitigate risks, investigate trends, address and resolve process errors. Establish study milestones, ensure accurate tracking and reporting of study m...

Statistical Programmer

Volt - Michigan - My client a small niche CRO in the US who are currently looking to expand their Biometrics department across the US. They are looking for up to 3-4 Statistical Programmers at all levels. The roles can be home-based anywhere across the US. Responsibilities; - Produce/Quality Control (QC) randomization lists (implement randomization plan) - Create/QC SAS data sets and associated documentation for internal use and for regulatory submission (e.g., CDISC, SDTM and ADaM) - Annotate/QC annotation of CRFs for submission data sets and publishing of annotated CRFs - Produce/QC TFLs from mock shells - Review CRFs and eCRFs for programming implementation - Review EDC data export downloads for compliance with export specifications - Perform EDC user acceptance testing (UAT) for programming implementation - Maintain awareness of developments (e.g., version differences, enhancements, changes) within SAS software Requirements; - MSc/PhD in Statistics, or equivalent - 5+ years experie...

Life Insurance Sales Agent (Macon - GA)

Lincoln Heritage - Macon, GA - Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company - Life Insurance Sales Agent We are searching for qualified, licensed life insurance agents to join the Nation’s Leader in Final Expense sales. The Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage program is a proven, full-support sales system. Come work with the best when it comes to Final Expense and be a part of our growing commissions based sales team! High pay out and fresh, quality leads are just two of the many benefits in partnering with Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company. Ask Yourself: How many years of experience do you have in life insurance and/or sales? Do you currently have a life insurance license? If not, are you willing to obtain a life insurance license? Are you comfortable with commission based sales? Job Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Sales Agent Valid life insurance license (or willingness to obtain one in the near future) Self-motivated and disciplined with a strong work ethic Sales experience...

Full Time Parts / Service Writer

B & R HEAD & BLOCK REPAIR - West Sacramento, CA - Full Time Parts/Service Writer Experience preferred but not necessary. Must be able to interpret Customer’s descriptions of their service needs. Duties include but are not limited to: Customer Service Answering High Volume calls Ordering parts Corresponding between multiple vendors Shipping and receiving Write up customer job cards Create sales orders as needed Knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus but not required. Apply with B&R! B & R Head & Block Repair is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion...

Health Care Technician, Float Pool (FTR)

Broadlawns Medical Center - Des Moines, IA - Job Description Performs selected clinical tasks for patients of all ages and other basic duties. Department Float Pool Status Full Time Shift/Hours Generally 7am-3pm, up to every other weekend (32 hrs/week) Qualifications HS Diploma or GED. Successful completion of 150 hour CNA course OR 120 hour CNA course with 2 years comparable work experience OR Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field OR 2 years work experience. Familiarity with the use of a computer. Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline March 5, 2021 recblid xl96stxktcm6vbqcomwft048sl45eb... - Permanent - Full-time source http://jobviewtrack.com/en-in/job-484a41654805031a4f5463021a044e3300431c060010434a532f65010e02531c002009130b65354f1b0449274f4855434407060f49766806090d1a0f4574110b011d4348544c43662c0f551100370d0206090c431d0907721b1a0d1e1d/48edb169c5181ed412dac04d148c98b3.html?affid=f584d43114bf1954a48e3ec6be21b6ec

Drills, Training, and Exercise Coordinator

Berkeley Lab - California - Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s ( ) Division has an opening for a Drills, Training, and Exercise Coordinator to join the team. In this exciting role, you will apply knowledge in the areas of organizational preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery to ensure the preparedness and continuity of LBNL essential missions and operations. Your duties include designing, planning, coordinating, and administering emergency drills and exercises to ensure compliance with various DOE orders, programs, and other requirements. You will support or lead efforts to track corrective actions and lessons learned as well as developing and/or revising technical procedures and planning documents. You will develop, deliver, and manage training over a wide array of emergency management topics to ensure employees are best qualified to support the Lab in an emergency. You will assist with program support activities to include readiness assurance, compliance, and technical writin...

Seasonal Warehouse Operator (Immediate Openings) - Earn up to $18/hr

Amazon - West Memphis, AR - Warehouse and Shopper Team Members Shifts: Overnight, Early Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend Location: Memphis Job opportunities vary by location. We update postings daily with open positions. Hourly pay rate: Earn $15 to $18 per hour* *Select Sites Immediate openings available now. Become part of the dedicated team that gets orders ready for people relying on Amazon’s service. From flexible part-time roles to full-time set schedules with health care benefits, Amazon has a variety of jobs. Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on our . Candidates must be 18 years or older with ability to read and speak English for safety. Reasons you’ll love working here: Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites. We continue to consult with medical...

Warehouse Handler (Immediate Openings) - Earn up to $17.8/hr

Amazon - Phoenix, MD - Full-Time Warehouse Team Member Hourly pay rate: Earn $15.40 - $17.80 *The base pay for this role is $15.40/hr.  Get full healthcare and benefits Day 1 Location: Sparrows Point, MD Shifts: Overnight, Early Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend Full-time jobs available now. Training is provided, no experience necessary. Join our fulfillment center team that gets orders ready for people relying on Amazon deliveries. Choose from a variety of part-time shifts. Health and safety are always a top priority for us. We continue to consult with medical and health experts, and take all recommended precautions in our buildings and stores to keep everyone healthy. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on our COVID-19 FAQ page. Reasons you’ll love working at Amazon: Paid time off 401(k) savings plan Holiday pay opportunities On-the-job training and skill development Employee Assistance Program Check out what some of our employees ha...

SURGERY - ORTHOPEDIC - ADULT RECON PHYSICIAN

Jackson Physician Search - Milwaukee County, WI - Physician led, community-owned non-profit health system with Mayo affiliation is building an elite orthopedic surgery team. We are seeking a fellowship trained orthopedic total joints surgeon to develop and grow the orthopedic total joints services throughout their 14 county service area. Brand new State-of-the-Art Orthopedic and Neuroscience Center to open 2021 100% Total Joint Surgery with dedicated OR's Dedicated Physician Assistants Very tenured support team Extremely competitive compensation and benefits package $850,000 + income potential Community: With an abundance of cultural activities, dining, shopping and nightlife, you're going to fall in love with this city along the shores of this beautiful Wisconsin lake. The city prides itself in great schools, colleges, an international airport, and fantastic healthcare systems. We invite you to experience this dynamic mix of big-city conveniences with small-town warmth and fri...

Amazon Warehouse Assistant (Night Shifts Available) - Earn up to $690 a Week

Amazon - Newnan, GA - SHIFTS: Overnight, Early Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend LOCATION: NEWNAN, GA Job opportunities vary by location. We update postings daily with open positions. HOURLY PAY RATE: Earn $15/hr or more IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE NOW. Become part of the dedicated team that gets orders ready for people relying on Amazons service. From flexible part-time roles to full-time set schedules with health care benefits, Amazon has a variety of jobs. Find the right Amazon opportunity for you today. Amazon remains open as an essential business to serve our communities delivering critical supplies directly to the doorsteps of people who need them. Find out what Amazon is doing to provide a safe environment for employees at this time on ourCOVID-19 FAQ page [ Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes. REASONS YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE: Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites. We continue to consult...

Hospital Lab Tech II

San Diego, CA - UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 02/27/21 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/11/21. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Under direction of supervisor or manager, the Hospital Lab Tech works at various pathology locations and performs sample request handling, accessioning of tissue sample requests, including frequent handling of slides and blocks, assists with preparation of tissue material send-outs for testing, packages materials to ship, receives and files slides and blocks, retrieves slides and blocks from library, pulls slides and images for timor conferences, tracks samples and tissue materials in department and at other UCSD pathology locations, does follow up to locate missing materials, files reports, reports incomplete orders and questions on requests to designated s...

ET Wealth | Should you stop VPF? | Economic Times

Till a month ago, Nitin Aggarwal had no reason to alter the simple investment strategy he has followed for years. The Hyderabad based IT professional puts Rs 20,000 in equity funds and pours Rs 45,000 into the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) every month. “The VPF gives me 8.5% tax free returns, the highest for any fixed income instrument,” he says. However, the Budget proposal to tax the interest earned by contributions exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh a year could change this simple structure. Along with the mandatory contribution of Rs8,500, Aggarwal’s total monthly contribution to the Provident Fund is Rs 53,500, or Rs 6.42 lakh in a year. From April, the interest earned by Rs 3.92 lakh will get taxed, reducing Aggarwal’s returns to 5.85%. Since Rs 2.5 lakh contributed by him will still earn 8.5% tax free returns, his overall return from the Provident Fund will fall to 6.9%. “I am exploring other options that can give me better returns than 5.85%,” he says.His concern is shared by millions of P...

AstraZeneca sells stake in Moderna for over $1B | Economic Times

AstraZeneca Plc has sold its 7.7% stake in Moderna Inc for more than $1 billion after the U.S. biotechnology company's shares soared on the back of its coronavirus vaccine breakthrough, The Times reported. The report added that it was not clear over what period British-based AstraZeneca sold its holding in Moderna. AstraZeneca and Moderna did not immediately respond to requests for comment. AstraZeneca is retaining partnership with Moderna on other disease treatments and could sell its AstraZeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine on a commercial basis in future if the virus becomes endemic, the report added. Moderna, whose vaccine is cleared for emergency use against COVID-19 in the United States, said last week it was expecting sales of $18.4 billion from its coronavirus vaccine this year.

Stock mkt to remain buoyant: Angel Broking MD | Economic Times

Strong economic recovery will keep markets buoyant for quite some time to come and data-savvy new investors will ensure equity market participation is high, Dinesh Thakkar MD and Chairman, Angel Broking tells ET Wealth.With markets at record highs, what are your expectations for the next few years?Markets have shown tremendous recovery in the span of just 10 months. From the record lows of Nifty’s 7,500 points to 15,400 points now on the back of high liquidity flows, we are looking forward to a strong economic recovery to take this momentum forward. In addition, we have seen a lot of retail participation, especially among millennials and first-time investors, which shows their confidence in equity markets. We expect this trend to continue.What is the best way for investors to approach a runway market like this?Markets reflect growth in the economy. India has enough growth drivers to keep markets in a bullish mode for the long term. It is difficult to time the markets. The best approach...

Franklin India Taxshield MF: Should you invest? | Economic Times

ET Wealth collaborates with Value Research to analyse top mutual funds. We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.HOW THE FUND HAS PERFORMED 81240302WHERE THE FUND INVESTS 81240310BASIC FACTSDate of Launch: 10 April 1999Category: EquityType: ELSSAUM (As on 31 Jan 2021): Rs 4,151 crBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexWHAT IT COSTSNAV(As on 23 Feb 2021)Growth option: Rs 701.3175Dividend: Rs 42.9452Minimum Investment: Rs 500Minimum SIP Amount: Rs 500Expense Ratio(As on 31 Dec 2020) (%): 1.89Exit load: 0%FUND MANAGERS: R. Janakiraman, Lakshmikanth ReddyTenure: 4 years, 8 months eachTop 5 sectors in portfolio (%) 81240336Top 5 stocks in portfolio (%) 81240349Recent portfolio changesNew Entrants: Housing Development Finance Corp (Jan)Complete Exits: Dish TV India (Nov). Ambuja Cements (Dec. Titan Company, TVS Motor (Jan).Additions: Kotak Mahindra Bank, City Union Bank (Jan)How risky is it? 81240360Source: Va...

Investment lessons to learn from inflation | Economic Times

"Nevertheless it was the natural reaction of most Germans, or Austrians, or Hungarians— indeed as for any victims of inflation—to assume not so much that their money was falling in value as that the goods which it bought were becoming more expensive in absolute terms”.That’s a quote from the book When Money Dies by Adam Fergusson, a British journalist and politician. People who are familiar with economic history will know that this refers to the hyperinflation in these European countries after their defeat in the First World War. From June 1918 to November 1923, the total inflation in Germany was 9,248,560,000,000%. From its pre-war (1914) exchange rate with the US dollar of about 4 marks to a dollar, the German Mark was reduced to an exchange rate of 4,210,500,000,000 Marks to one dollar in November 1923, when it was finally abolished. Of course, the currency had become meaningless by that time, so much so that you can find photographs online of people using currency notes as wal...

Buzz: Cyrus Mistry family on a tiger safari | Economic Times

ET’s weekly roundup of the wackiest whispers and murmurs in corporate corridors & policy parlours:Eye on IndiaEvery year after the budget, this legal eagle packs his bag and heads for an American rendezvous, catching up with clients and updating them about the Indian dream. This year, thanks to the travel restrictions, that wasn’t possible and it had to be a virtual session. The exuberant gent lined up a series of transactions that he felt were top of the charts in terms of complexities and smooth execution. Odd though that most that made the cut were ones his firm had been involved with. We don’t know if the controversies that each one of them had attracted were also mentioned.Dickie SeatsThis sporting arena that made global headlines also houses close to 75 AC boxes for VIP guests. During the recent event, several local and national corporates spent Rs3.5-5.5 crore to buy these prime seats, only to be disappointed due to the early end of the game and the sub-optimal arrangements....

Golden Globes LIVE: 'The Crown' wins big | Economic Times

The 78th Golden Globes went live on Monday, taking place virtually for the first time in the history of the award show. The event is hosted by none other than comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who are returning for the fourth time, after hosting in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The two are hosting the show from opposite coasts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fey is presenting the show live from New York’s Rainbow Room, Poehler is live from the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, while nominees from various locations around the world join in. 81265058Mark Ruffalo, British actors Daniel Kaluuya and John Boyega, Aaron Sorkin and animated film 'Soul', were among the early winners at Sunday's virtual Golden Globes ceremony.Daniel Kaluuya wins the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture at the… https://t.co/a0YKu4CxVU— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) 1614566463000 Ruffalo bagged the Best Actor in a TV series, while Emma Corrin won Best Actress ...

Esports is the new rage in the Indian arena | Economic Times

Bengaluru: Inspired by the rapid pace of growth in the Indian esports sector, Animesh Agarwal, an esports professional, decided to move from just playing games to becoming an entrepreneur. The 25-year old, who launched a gaming talent agency recently, now divides his time between his gaming talent agency and attending invitation-only esports tournaments globally.Esports, which takes the form of organised, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players who are playing individually or as teams, is broadcast live for interested audiences, much like athletic sporting events.“Covid-19 really helped the gaming industry a lot because the only form of leisure apart from OTT platforms was gaming. We saw a huge surge of people following us across YouTube, Instagram, Loco,” Agarwal said. “Since we are very optimistic about how 2021 would be for gaming, we are going heavy with investments that we are putting into our company.”Agarwal’s rise from a professional playe...

JLR eyes strategic partnership for electric switch | Economic Times

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is open to the idea of a strategic partner for Jaguar after having decided to convert the iconic brand into an ‘electric only’ range by 2025. This is aimed at both reducing the time to market and building economies of scale.“We need to look at the opportunities in terms of architectures that we could utilise or we find to give us a type of stunning, jaw-dropping design, or it may be that we might actually develop a platform internally to deliver these products that are drop-dead gorgeous,” JLR CEO Thierry Bollore told investors Friday. “I want to say, the choice of the platform has to respect the proportion of designs that are going to be proposed to us.”Under the new roadmap “Reimagine”, JLR expects to double the pace of expansion (4.5% compounded annual growth rate) between FY20 and FY26 compared with a CAGR of 2.8% in the last six.It has set a target of attaining 30 billion (Rs 3 lakh crore) of turnover by FY26, which would take Tata Motors’...

Kuaishou IPO lights up India’s short-video space | Economic Times

Mumbai: Last month, Kuaishou listed on Hong Kong’s stock exchange at a valuation of $160 billion—nearly as much as larger rival TikTok’s worth. By way of comparison, the IPO makes Chinese short-video app almost as valuable as Qualcomm, a storied chipmaker and holder of foundational wireless technology patents, whose market capitalisation is $167 billion.These developments are being closely watched in India’s short-video space, which mushroomed in the aftermath of the TikTok ban in June last year.Over the past few months, Indian short-video apps have been consistently among the top free apps on Google’s Play store. Times Internet’s MX TakaTak, Dailyhunt’s Josh, Sharechat’s Moj are leading the pack and indicating the traction gained in the absence of their Chinese rivals.Investors see the Kuaishou IPO as a giant thumbs up for the sector. “It will be a big positive,” said Anand Lunia, founding partner at India Quotient, one of the investors in Moj. “Now you know how to value a non-America...

Trump hints at rerun for 2024 presidential polls | Economic Times

Former President Donald Trump hinted on Sunday at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacked President Joe Biden and repeated his fraudulent claims he won the 2020 election in his first major appearance since leaving the White House nearly six weeks ago. Addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, Trump vowed to help Republicans try to regain majorities - lost during his presidency - in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in 2022 congressional elections and dangled himself as a possibility for president in 2024. "With your help, we will take back the House, we will win the Senate and then a Republican president will make a triumphant return to the White House. I wonder who will that be?" he said, smiling. "Who, who, who will that be, I wonder." Trump's weeks away from Washington do not appear to have dimmed his anger at Republicans who voted to impeach or convict in a failed congressional effort to hold him responsibl...

PM Modi calls for 100-day campaign for water | Economic Times

Underlining the importance of collective responsibility towards water conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a 100-day campaign to clean up all water bodies and prepare them for rain water harvesting before the monsoon season starts.In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said water has been crucial for the development of humankind for centuries."We have to understand our collective responsibility towards water conservation," he said.The prime minister also said that when people feel proud of indigenous products then Aatmanirbhar Bharat does not just remain an economic programme but becomes a national spirit.Noting that monsoon will begin in many parts of the country by around May-June, the prime minister asked can there be a 100-day public campaign to clean up all nearby water bodies and prepare those for rain water conservation.In this regard, the Union Jal Shakti Ministry is also launching "Catch the rain" campaign and its m...

Would market fall continue next week too? | Economic Times

For investors, this is not the market to worry about. Even if we do not make a new high, individual stocks and the sectoral opportunity on the long-term investment remains, says Yogesh Mehta, Founder, Yield Maximisers.The worry point for most of the investors is whether or not we are going to see that accelerated fall continue next week. Do you believe it was a knee-jerk reaction owing to what we have seen overseas?The way the market has reacted to the rising bond yields and the rupee also depreciated by almost 1%, it seems it was not just an overreaction by the investors or the traders but may continue over next week also. There was a similar volatility in the budget week as well. These are the two events which if taken in consideration, shows there is a selling pressure at higher levels. March has always been a little scary as the year ends and even we do not want to see what happened in March 2020 so those are the bad memories. Putting it all together, we have seen some fearful acti...

Budget session of Maha Legislature from Monday | Economic Times

The Budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature will begin on Monday under the shadow of a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, and is likely to be a stormy affair with the opposition BJP expected to corner the state government over various issues. The 10-day-long budget session will have eight working days and the budget will be tabled on March 8. Bills pertaining to departments such as revenue, higher education and home are likely to be taken up. A draft of the Shakti Act, which provides for strict punishment for crime against women and children, is under consideration of a joint select committee of both Houses. The state budget session is normally held for six weeks, but in view of the current pandemic situation, it has been curtailed. The BJP recently alleged that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government was trying to curtail the session on the pretext of coronavirus situation to run away from debate on its "failures". However, state Parliamentary Af...

'Insurance most-preferred financial product' | Economic Times

New Delhi: Insurance has become the most-preferred financial product to protect the family against health emergencies post the COVID-19 pandemic with more people inclined to invest in insurance products in the next six months, according to a survey from Tata AIA Life Insurance. According to a consumer confidence survey on the impact of COVID-19 commissioned by research agency Nielsen, life insurance turned out to be the most preferred financial tool driven by the need to secure family's future financially and the concern around medical emergencies. The survey also found that most consumers would like to buy life insurance in the next six months as part of their investment plans. The survey conducted on 1,369 respondents across nine centres revealed that during the pandemic, 51 per cent of the respondents invested in life insurance, while 48 per cent invested in health-related insurance solutions, which is higher than other financial asset classes. More than half of the respondents ...

RIL gains, others lose Rs 2.2 lakh cr in m-cap | Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Nine of the 10 most-valued companies lost a whopping Rs 2,19,920.71 lakh crore in their total market valuation last week with the barometer Sensex tanking more than 3 per cent.Reliance Industries (RIL) was the only scrip to post gains in its market valuation among the top 10 valued companies.Among losers, Tata Consultancy Services' market valuation tanked Rs 81,506.34 crore to Rs 10,71,263.77 crore. The valuation of HDFC Bank declined by Rs 2,202.12 crore to reach Rs 8,45,552.53 crore.The market capitalisation (m-cap) of ICICI Bank dropped by Rs 18,098.57 crore to Rs 4,13,078.87 crore and that of Hindustan Unilever by Rs 11,536.32 crore to Rs 5,00,937.14 crore.HDFC's valuation declined by Rs 35,389.88 crore to reach Rs 4,57,518.73 crore and that of Infosys by Rs 16,613.57 crore to Rs 5,33,487.07 crore.The market capitalisation of Bajaj Finance fell by Rs 15,712.46 crore to Rs 3,15,653.33 crore and that of Kotak Mahindra Bank dipped Rs 30,695.43 crore to Rs 3,53,081.6...

How past vaccine races can help win this one | Economic Times

“The vaccine works. It is safe, effective, and potent.”In 1955, those were the words that told the world U.S. scientist Jonas Salk’s polio shot was a success. It was news greeted with popular jubilation, ringing church bells and boldface banner headlines. The sort of heartfelt relief that most of us can readily identify with, more than a year into a coronavirus pandemic that has now killed 2.5 million people.In an age when rich countries have largely forgotten the ravages of infectious disease, we have spent the past months grappling with the impact of a highly contagious illness that does not discriminate. We now hope our technological and medical advances can accomplish in months what it took decades to achieve in the past with poliovirus, smallpox or measles. As those rejoicing at Salk’s victory soon found, the first vaccines are the end of the beginning — not quite the beginning of the end.The two viruses are very different. Poliomyelitis is primarily spread through contact and inf...