She oversaw the development of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
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Dr Nita Patel
Nita Patel is an Indian-American physician and vaccinologist who leads vaccine development at Novavax.
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Challenging gender stereotypes in STEM
Resources for the classroom help girls learn about female role models in STEM subjects and support their aspirations and subject choices.
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