“This is our opportunity and responsibility to give millions of learners access to experts and education that can help them be informed, global citizens,” said Anant Agarwal, CEO and Founder at edX.
“Education is a critical component of science,” said Weissman. “My colleagues and I are thrilled at the impact mRNA vaccines are having on the world right now, and I’m excited to share my professional passion with people who take the course.”
The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccines use licensed University of Pennsylvania technology. As a result, Penn and Dr. Weissman have received and may continue to receive significant financial benefits in the future.
