Eric Lander, the new White House science adviser, envisions a future where vaccines are ready to combat pandemics within 100 days of recognizing a potential viral outbreak. Lander, a mathematician and geneticist, emphasizes the importance of learning from the current pandemic to better prepare for future health crises. He aims to utilize plug-and-play vaccines and platform technologies to streamline vaccine production. In addition to pandemic preparedness, Lander is also interested in the implications for cancer prevention and improving patient-centered health care through telehealth and community health workers. He emphasizes the seriousness of climate change and calls for federal incentives to drive innovation in renewable energy. Lander’s perspective on space exploration is still forming, but he quotes Star Trek in expressing his interest. Despite delays in his confirmation process due to concerns about past associations and comments, Lander is optimistic about the potential for scientific advancements to address pressing global challenges.
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Head of Science Advocates for Rapid Development of Pandemic Vaccine within 100 Days
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