This lecture, led by Dr. Erome Hankore, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State, will be hosted at the Detroit Center for Black Studies on Wayne State University’s campus. The Center is located in the Faculty Administration Building (FAB) at 656 W. Kirby Street, Suite 1001, Detroit, MI 48202. Please join us prior to the lecture for light refreshments. Parking will be provided for guests who RSVP.

Since its outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic and mRNA vaccines developed to mitigate its spread have been widely discussed by scientists, politicians, media personalities, and social media influencers. The ensuing deluge of information and misinformation has often made it challenging to distinguish facts (signal) from fabricated or misrepresented information (noise). This talk will focus on vaccine research and approval processes in the United States with a special emphasis on mRNA vaccines. Progress on COVID-19 research and treatment will also be discussed.  

The Detroit Center for Black Studies at Wayne State University is a hub for dialogue, learning, and public engagement focused on Black life, history, culture, and thought in Detroit and beyond. Under the leadership of inaugural director Dr. Richard D. Benson II, the Center supports interdisciplinary learning and community connection while creating opportunities for students, faculty, and the public to engage with the rich traditions and contemporary significance of Black Studies.