Dr. Stefan Kappe, an internationally renowned parasitologist, has been appointed Director of the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Known for his groundbreaking research on the early phases of malaria infection, Dr. Kappe is set to lead the institution’s efforts to combat infectious diseases worldwide.

Scientists in Pune are working diligently to isolate the COVID-19 sub-variants responsible for India’s recent spike in cases. This crucial step aims to assess the effectiveness of existing vaccines and determine whether new vaccines are needed, according to Dr. Naveen Kumar of the National Institute of Virology.