Scripps Institute in Jupiter at the Forefront of Fighting the Coronavirus

Posted by zz Gerald Lombardo

Updated on March 27th, 2020

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Published in Local News

Over thirty scientists at Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter are banding together to do what they can to help fight the Coronavirus.

Scripps Research Institute in Jupiter is a large biomedical research center that specializes in the research and development of many different types of drugs and medical services. Scripps also houses some the world’s leading experts in a number of different fields, many of whom are now working together to see if they can help the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Palm Beach Post interview Scripps scientist Michael Farzan on the story.

“We don’t know that anything’s going to be helpful but everybody’s trying to provide some helpful piece on the margins, hoping to pull everyone forward,” said Farzan, who is based in Jupiter.

And even away from Scripps campuses, Farzan said the level of cooperation is unprecedented.

Few scientists hesitate to share their findings with others, Farzan said. He and others are emailing data back and forth with people in China.

“The level of communication going on nationally and internationally is incredible,” he said.

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