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COVID-19, a once-in-a-century pandemic, has killed over 2.5 million worldwide and caused untold health and economic disruption. Now, with the advent of vaccines that will bend the curve of the pandemic, AIF is pleased to present a virtual Fireside Chat between two of the architects of the path out of the scourge – Adar C. Poonawalla and Prof. Michael Kremer. Moderated by Dr. Tasneem Chipty, they will discuss vaccines, government regulations in India and the US, economic and distribution challenges and more.

Don’t miss these two powerful speakers discuss how they would move ideas into action to address a global pandemic. Event registration is free but your donation would go a long way in rebuilding lives. 
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Adar C. Poonawalla
Adar C. Poonawalla is the CEO of Serum Institute India Private Limited, India’s #1 biotechnology company located in Pune, India. One of Mr. Poonawalla’s greatest contributions to humanity was the speed with which he, and Serum Institute under his leadership, reacted to the COVID pandemic read more

Michael Kremer
Michael Kremer
is a pioneer in the field of development economics and a winner  of the 2019 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, for his work bringing methodological innovations and insights to fight global poverty read more

Tasneem Chipty
Tasneem Chipty is an internationally recognized expert in competition economics and econometrics. She is known for her independent analysis, diverse subject matter expertise, and ability to connect with clients read more

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