Vaccines are among the most impactful public health innovations in human history, yet questions about their development, effectiveness, and safety remain widely discussed. This lecture explores the scientific foundations of vaccines, tracing their research and invention from early immunization practices to modern technologies such as mRNA platforms. Attendees will gain insight into how vaccines are designed, tested, approved, and continuously monitored for safety. The lecture will also address common concerns and misconceptions, explain how risks are evaluated and minimized, and highlight the role vaccines play in preventing disease and protecting communities. By examining both the science and the safety systems behind vaccines, this talk aims to provide a clear, evidence-based understanding of how vaccines work and why they remain a cornerstone of modern medicine.
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You are invited to hear about the recent renascence in the research of psilocybin for the treatment of major depression disorder and other behavior problems.
CALPACS is excited to invite Dr. Robert Kargbo from the Usona Institute to share their journey from chemical synthesis to the recent Phase II clinical trial program with psilocybin. Dr. Kargbo has been instrumental in advancing this field through the optimization of the chemical synthesis of psilocybin and other psychedelic compounds. These discoveries enabled the large-scale manufacturing and formulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients to be fed into the clinical trials. Further, hear his experience, insight, and progression of other psychedelic drugs and their treatment for a variety of societal maladies.
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