Palak Genge, a research associate at the Allen Institute for Immunology, works with COVID-19 patient blood samples in the lab on August 4, 2020. (Erik Dinnel / Allen Institute for Immunology)
Palak Genge, a research associate at the Allen Institute for Immunology, works with COVID-19 patient blood samples in the lab on August 4, 2020. (Erik Dinnel / Allen Institute for Immunology)
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Palak Genge, a research associate at the Allen Institute for Immunology, works with COVID-19 patient blood samples in the lab on August 4, 2020. (Erik Dinnel / Allen Institute for Immunology)
Palak Genge, a research associate at the Allen Institute for Immunology, works with COVID-19 patient blood samples in the lab on August 4, 2020. (Erik Dinnel / Allen Institute for Immunology)
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Immunology institute founded by Paul Allen shifts focus to tackle coronavirus

As coronavirus continues to spread, the fledgling Allen Institute for Immunology is taking on a new role trying to speed the development of treatments and vaccines.

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