2020 – Rapid Development of COVID-19 Vaccines:

The year 2020 saw an unprecedented global effort to develop and deploy vaccines against the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple vaccine candidates, utilizing various technologies such as mRNA and viral vector platforms, underwent accelerated research, development, and clinical trials. The successful authorization of several COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use showcased the agility and innovation of the scientific community in responding to a global health crisis through vaccination.