The coronavirus vaccine volunteer: 'I hope this is a kick up the ass to do things better'

Both benevolence and selfishness inspired Josh McGrane to take part in the University of Oxford vaccine trialsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe world is watching the Covid-19 vaccine trials conducted by the University of Oxford ’sJenner Institute closely. AustralianJosh McGrane is an associate professor and educational researcher living in Oxford. He decided to take part in the trials when he saw the call-out for volunteers on Facebook earlier this year.Why did you get involved?It was a mix of selfishness and benevolence. This was in March, everything was kicking off in the UK and it was nigh on impossible to get a test. I ’d been travelling in the beginning of the year and your mind wanders.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 19, 2020 Category: Science Authors: As told to Alexandra Spring Tags: Vaccines and immunisation Coronavirus outbreak Australia news University of Oxford Australian media Science Health Source Type: news