Forbes January 21, 2025
Steve Brozak

Last week, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) confirmed that a child in the city became the first case of Avian Influenza-Bird Flu (H5N1). With the Biotech Showcase™ conference running in the city at the same time, it was timely that a panel of healthcare experts and biotech industry leaders discussed what options could be taken to deal with the spread of this virus and its consequences. What follows is a synopsis of the central points:

The panel began with the NGO, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)’s Executive Director, Emma Wheatley answering the question: Are we destined to forever chase outbreaks? What can we do stay one step ahead and deal with the spread while also preventing...

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