2020 was all about the virus, adapting to stay-at-home orders, learning to wear masks and social distancing. A lot of that continues into 2021, with one key difference- we have vaccines. Now, when we head to the store with two masks on our face and sanitizer in our hands, we do so with an end in sight. However, this end is being protracted due misinformation, misrepresentation and uneducated assumptions about the vaccine and its effects. This can prove to be very dangerous for all of us. So, join us as we speak to the experts- the ones who know what they’re talking about- so we can learn all about the vaccine and make an informed decision to contribute to the global effort of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s introducing #oneshot: A Discussion about the COVID Vaccine

#oneshot: A Discussion About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Our panelists span the field of science and come from all over the world. Get to know them better.

Dr. Lauren Marek, pharmacologist

Dr. Lauren Marek is a science communicator and advocate for STEM mentorship. She has a PhD in Pharmacology and currently works in medical communications at an agency based in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, she provides leadership development training and mentorship for young scientists. She believes in the importance of science literacy and accessibility, especially in this time of a global pandemic. 

Natasha Duggan was born in Zimbabwe, and immigrated to the United States at the age of three. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of San Francisco. During her undergraduate studies, she spent her summers working in an epigenetics lab at Duke University examining environmental exposures and cancer. Natasha spent the next three years working in a laboratory at the University of Virginia studying angiogenesis in diabetic individuals. Deciding to continue her education she moved to New Orleans and attended Tulane University School of Public Health where she received a Masters’ of Science in Public Health with a focus in Tropical Medicine. Currently Natasha is completing her PhD in Cell Developmental Biology. Her work focuses on isolating neutralizing antibodies against HIV and SIV as potential tools for HIV vaccine development and/or therapeutics.

Indrani Chatterjee is a TEDx speaker and Marshal Goldsmith certified executive coach.With a background in leading human resources for large global companies, she is currently the Group CHRO for AllCargo Logistics. Before joining AllCargo & ECU she was Chief People Officer and Director-Human Capital with PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC. She has also worked with Pepsico International and Vodafone India. Indrani has diverse experience in HR, industrial relations, CSR, resource management as well as brand & corporate communications. With a Masters’ in Organic Chemistry, she is also an MBA in HR and Information systems and a regular speaker in many national forums.

Like we LOVE to tell you,

“Women in science? We exist.”

We want to hear from you!

If you are unsure about taking the vaccine, that is normal and we are here to help address your hesitancies and concerns! We cannot provide medical advice, but we can reach out to experts and help consolidate the science and safety of the vaccines.

Even if you’d just like to have a conversation about it, please contact us! Here are some additional resources about the scientists and science about the vaccine for you to check out!

We look forward to hearing from you and to a glorious end to the spread of this dreadful disease.

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