Bibliograph

The first shots, the epic rivalries and heroic science behind the race to the coronavirus vaccine, Brendan Borrell

Type

Label

The first shots, the epic rivalries and heroic science behind the race to the coronavirus vaccine, Brendan Borrell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The first shots

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Brendan Borrell

Sub title

the epic rivalries and heroic science behind the race to the coronavirus vaccine

Summary

An enthralling real-life thriller that tells the full inside story of the high-stakes race for a lifesaving vaccine to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The global race to find a coronavirus vaccine is the defining story of our times. In The First Shots, journalist Brendan Borrell brings this high-stakes venture to life in a propulsive narrative that draws on exclusive interviews, insider emails and embedded reporting. From infectious disease expert Michael Callahan, who witnessed the terrifying ravages of 'Disease X' in January 2020, to Stephane Bancel, the CEO of Moderna Therapeutics who goes toe-to-toe with pharma giant Pfizer, Borrell weaves together the intense conflicts among brilliant scientists, billionaire entrepreneurs and political power players. A real-life thriller playing out against 18 months of fear, resolve and triumph, The First Shots is the one book you need to understand the stunning story behind the medical science 'moon shot' of our lifetimes

Target audience

adult

Creator