Vaccines Need a Shot in the Arm from Us

October 27, 2025
Schuyler Ballroom
Vaccines are one of the most important and effective innovations for the defense of public health in America. They have saved millions of lives and drastically reduced or eliminated deadly and debilitating infectious diseases like smallpox, polio, and measles and prevented cancer. But today, misinformation, pseudoscience and ideology are sowing doubt and confusion about these miracles of biotechnology innovation and putting our national health at risk. Join the discussion on how to restore the country’s faith in vaccines.
Moderator
Phyllis Arthur
Phyllis Arthur, Executive Vice President & Head of Healthcare Policy and Programs - Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
Speakers
Lynn Albizo
Lynn Albizo, Chief Public Policy Officer - Immune Deficiency Foundation
Martha Nolan
Martha Nolan, Senior Policy Advisor - HealthyWomen
Pam Traxel
Pam Traxel, Senior Vice President - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.