The Vaxgen Story

Lecture Description

Genentech and Vaxgen have spent a total of 20 years and $300 million on developing the vaccine, says Francis, but there is still a long way to go.  Francis discusses some of the difficulties they have faced along the way.

Course Index

1. Don Francis's Mission - Kids and Kids' Health
2. Vaccines Have a Social Problem!
3. A Tale of Two Markets for AIDS Vaccine (Developed vs. Developing World)
4. The Vaxgen Story
5. Bush and 9/11 Put AIDS on the Back Burner - And a New Social Venture is Born
6. Intellectual Property Issues Between Vaxgen and the New Social Venture
7. Non-profit vs. Free Market: The Gates Foundation Changes the Game
8. Is HIV Vaccine Possible?
9. Career Advice: Follow Your Passion and Come to the Bay Area!
10. Alliances and Collaboration