The coronavirus has changed how we live, work, and think. View the pandemic through the eyes of two Academy scientists—Dr. Shannon Bennett, a virologist, and Dr. Peter Roopnarine, a paleontologist—who are studying the evolutionary origins of the virus in the race for a vaccine, and applying ecological modeling to inform strategies that will protect both public health and the economy.
Scientist Shannon Bennett and her team are studying how the Zika virus moved from Africa.
Shannon Bennett studies infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Tickets are now available for visits on October 23 and beyond. Learn about our enhanced health and safety measures, explore new exhibits, and view detailed FAQs.
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The Academy is now open to members and donors and will reopen to the public on October 23.
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