Kizzmekia Corbett is an American immunologist known for her significant contributions to vaccine development. She played a key role in the creation of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was one of the first vaccines authorized for emergency use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Corbett's research focuses on understanding how viruses work and how to create effective vaccines to combat them. Corbett earned her Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has received numerous awards for her work, including recognition from the National Institutes of Health and various scientific organizations. Her efforts have made a lasting impact on public health and vaccine science.