What's next in the fight against Covid-19?

HEALTH & THE PANDEMIC

VIDEOS (2O MIN)

A Closer Look at Covid: Vaccine Research & Technology

Six months into the pandemic, cases are spiking in parts of the country, the death toll continues to rise, and the economy is in shambles. What comes next in the fight against Covid-19? With three vaccine candidates entering phase three clinical trials, Anthony Fauci provides an update on the progress in developing a safe and effective vaccine. He predicts when and how Americans may have widespread access to a Covid-19 vaccination. Bill Gates shares his expectations for a vaccine timeline and elaborates on the mysteries of the virus still being explored. Kai-Fu Lee expounds on the role of artificial intelligence both now and in the future, and Walter Isaacson posits that our biggest scientific advances, including biotechnology to help us attack viruses, may come by way of the genome-editing technology CRISPR. Watch their conversations and see Adaora Okoli’s big idea about using the pandemic as an opportunity to reimagine healthcare in the US. — Presented by the Aspen Ideas Festival

Blue Mind: The Stress-Relieving Power of Water

The world is awash in tension but a growing body of research shows how one of our planet’s unique, most precious, and nearly ubiquitous resources — water — can make us happier, healthier, and better equipped to take on today's challenges. Join Wallace “J” Nichols, Nooshin Razani, and Mat White on July 14 as they discuss the healing power of water in celebration of World Ocean Day. Presented by Aspen High Seas Initiative

The Science of the Arts

The pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of music and other arts to humanity. But their power and value go beyond easing us through difficult times. Scientists are now providing evidence on how they actually improve health and well-being. Join Aspen Ideas: Health on July 15 for a conversation between Renee Fleming, soprano, and Francis Collins, director of the NIH. NPR’s Jon Hamilton moderates the conversation.

Equitable Access to a Vaccine

A Covid-19 vaccine promises to tame a pandemic that has sickened more than 10 million people around the world, left millions without work, and cost national economies trillions. How do we ensure a new vaccine is not priced so high poor countries and marginalized populations are left behind?Join the Aspen Global Innovators Group July 16 to learn more about the urgent need for an accessible widespread vaccine.