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It was actually really interesting watching the Novavax chat yesterday: basically a 50/50 split on those who thought the results were good/bad.

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2021-01-29 12:02 Robert F. Garry open

Great job Kristian!
2021-01-29 12:36 Edward C. Holmes open

What's he gone and done now?
2021-01-29 12:37 Kristian G. Andersen open

Just another talk to scare the shit out of people. I do it pretty well these days (scare the shit out of people - not the talk part). To be aired in 2022.
2021-01-29 12:43 Edward C. Holmes

It was actually really interesting watching the Novavax chat yesterday: basically a 50/50 split on those who thought the results were good/bad.
2021-01-29 12:43 Robert F. Garry open

So I agree that B117 will come to dominate quickly. BUT what if B.1.351 comes into play? Will both circulate, will one replace the other? I'm kinda "rooting" for B117.
2021-01-29 12:45 Edward C. Holmes open

Yes, a replicatory advantage of B.1.1.7 over B.1.351 would be bloody useful!
2021-01-29 12:46 Kristian G. Andersen open

The Novavax is a fucking wakeup call like no other - the lack of urgency is disturbing. I don't think most people understand exactly how problematic that is - including vaccine makers and immunologists. "We want perfect data first!". Nope. Fucking move!
2021-01-29 12:46 Kristian G. Andersen open

I'm pretty certain B117 will win out first, but as immunity builds up, probably some of these other lineages - OR B117will simply pick up those mutations and continue to dominate. Will be very interesting to watch (and, of course,linages X, Y, Z coming down the pipe....)