Prior scientific groundwork played a vital role during the COVID-19 health emergency. Researchers drew upon decades of earlier work focused on coronaviruses, which allowed them to comprehend the key proteins of the pathogen. This biological knowledge enabled scientists to design vaccines in record time.
Health experts caution that the next pandemic may not provide the same initial advantage for researchers. To improve the odds against prospective viral threats, NVIDIA has aligned with several partner entities. The chipmaker has joined a coalition of global research organizations, an initiative that also includes Google.