Teresa Lambe

Teresa Lambe

Teresa Lambe, British scientist

Nationality	British
Known for	Development of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Teresa Lambe is a prominent British scientist known for her significant contributions to the field of immunology and vaccinology. She played a pivotal role in the development of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which has been distributed globally to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Early Life and Education

Teresa Lambe was born in . She pursued her higher education in the field of biological sciences, earning her degree from . She later completed her doctoral studies in immunology, focusing on the immune response to viral infections.

Career

Lambe's career has been marked by her dedication to understanding the human immune system and developing vaccines to prevent infectious diseases. She joined the University of Oxford as a researcher, where she became a key member of the Jenner Institute.

Research at the Jenner Institute

At the Jenner Institute, Lambe's research focused on the development of vaccines for emerging infectious diseases. Her work involved the use of viral vectors to stimulate immune responses, a technique that became crucial in the rapid development of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Development of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lambe and her colleagues at the University of Oxford rapidly adapted their existing research on coronavirus vaccines to develop a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The vaccine, known as ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, was developed using a chimpanzee adenovirus vector to deliver the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, eliciting an immune response in humans.

The vaccine underwent rigorous clinical trials and was shown to be effective in preventing COVID-19. It received emergency use authorization in multiple countries and has been a critical tool in the global effort to control the pandemic.

Awards and Recognition

Teresa Lambe has received numerous accolades for her contributions to science and public health. Her work on the COVID-19 vaccine has been recognized internationally, highlighting her role in addressing one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century.

Personal Life

Lambe is known for her commitment to science and education. She actively participates in outreach programs to inspire the next generation of scientists and is involved in various initiatives to promote women in science.

Also see

• Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
• Jenner Institute
• COVID-19 pandemic
• Immunology
• Vaccinology