4 chapters across the catalog
Dr. Fauci appears on MSNBC with Rachel Maddow to discuss how mRNA technology perfected during the COVID-19 pandemic is being applied to HIV research. He claims that the investment in basic biomedical research has resulted in saving millions of lives. The hosts compare the efficacy rates of early HIV trials to the declining efficacy of modern vaccines.
A sex worker discusses the importance of protection and the devaluing of clients who refuse it. The hosts point out the contradiction of promoting "weak pull-out games" in lyrics while Black women and gay men remain the primary "face" of HIV/AIDS in pharmaceutical commercials. They briefly mention Anthony Fauci and upcoming vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
Dr. Kizmika Corbett of the NIAID explains the mechanics of the mRNA vaccine developed in collaboration with Moderna, which uses genetic material to encode the coronavirus spike protein. The NIAID reportedly owns a significant portion of the patents for this technology, which is being fast-tracked through the regulatory process. The delivery mechanism is described as a "Trojan horse" that recodes cells to produce an immune response.
Drs. Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins discuss the importance of enrolling African Americans and Latinos in Phase 3 vaccine trials using "community outreach" models developed during the AIDS crisis. The use of attractive, influential minority figures in the media to promote the vaccine is characterized as a marketing tactic. One specific example mentioned is a Houston-area media personality who was among the first to receive the Moderna trial dose.
