Vaccine Science with Courtney Labonge
TOPIC: Vaccines Science, Development and Clinical Trial Applications
SPEAKER: Courtney Labonge, Associate Director, Alkermes, Inc
This presentation explores the fundamentals of vaccine science, the various types of vaccines, and their critical role in clinical trials.
It covers the importance of vaccines in public health, mechanisms of immune response, safety and efficacy principles, phases of clinical research, regulatory review, and post-marketing surveillance.
Real-world case studies, including COVID-19 vaccine development, and innovations in vaccine technology are discussed, highlighting the global health impact and ongoing challenges in vaccine trials.
BIOGRAPHY
Courtney Labonge is Associate Director of Study Start Up at Alkermes, where they lead global clinical trial operations and process innovation. With extensive experience in study start-up, regulatory affairs, and team leadership, Courtney is recognized for driving collaboration and operational excellence across late-stage clinical programs.
Courtney holds a BS in Biology from UNC Wilmington. She has received multiple industry awards for leadership and research, including Charlotte Top 30 under 30.
Book Recommendations:
- Vaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver by Arthur Allen
- The Vaccine Race: Science, Politics, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease By Meredith Wadman
