Pioneer of Covid-19 vaccine, Dr Katalin Karikó, to be awarded UCC Honorary Doctorate

24 Apr 2023

• Dr Katalin Karikó is a pioneer of Covid-19 vaccine development.
• Dr Kariko’s research was the foundation for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, helping save lives and turn the tide on the pandemic.
• World Immunisation Week occurs this week (24th- 28th April) and seeks to raise awareness of the protection provided by vaccines throughout life.