Month: January 2021

Top 6 Lessons From My 2020 Summer Internship at Novartis

As I work on internship applications for the upcoming summer, I cannot help but reminisce about my first experience in the pharmaceutical industry! Despite all the challenges of 2020, exploring this exciting and dynamic work environment was an encouraging part of my professional training. Here are 6 important lessons I learned last summer at Novartis Pharmaceuticals: 1. Communication and Teamwork: […]

COVID-19 Vaccines: How They Work, Authorization, Side Effects & Ingredients

Following the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for Emergency Use, conflicting information may influence how the general public feels about receiving the vaccine. It’s important that individuals and health care providers understand how the vaccine works, the possible risks/benefits, and important facts before deciding to get immunized. After reviewing the literature, study protocols, FDA briefing documents, and more on the Pfizer-BioNTech […]