COVID-19 Vaccine Offered to Houston Research Firm

"A Houston research firm has been selected for COVID-19 vaccine trials." [FOX26 Houston]

The Texas Center for Drug Development has started searching for volunteers to participate in its COVID-19 vaccine trials. The trial is in conjunction with DM Clinical Research, which is one of the largest non-institutional clinical research networks in Houston, according to FOX 26. The trial will be conducted under ccareful oversight from research physicians.

A press release revealed that the "investigational vaccines have been given the nod by the FDA for Phase 2 and 3 trials" [FOX 26].

The trial does not involve injections from the actual virus. According to Dr. Vicki Miller of the TCDD, she is "eager to work on resolving the public health crisis caused by COVID-19." She also notes that "from here in Houston at our research sites to the companies developing new treatments and vaccines, it's a collaborative effort between everyone." [As cited by FOX 26].

Volunteers interested in participating are directed to go to houstonfightscovid.com or call directly at (281) 886-3753.