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UBC experts on new Omicron-specific vaccine
Media Advisories
Health Canada has approved a vaccine by Moderna that specifically targets the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. UBC experts are available to comment.
Dr. Horacio Bach (he/him)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine
Cell: 604-727-9719
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Interview language(s): English, Spanish
- Infectious disease, immune system
Dr. Sarah (Sally) Otto
Professor, Department of Zoology
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English
- Mathematical models of pandemic growth, evolution, and the efficacy of public health measures
Dr. Marie Tarrant
Professor and Dean pro tem, Faculty of Health and Social Development (Okanagan campus)
Cell: 604-417-7307
Email: [email protected]
Interview language(s): English
- Factors associated with vaccine uptake in adults, and special groups such as children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women