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This lecture series is designed to promote the principles of gold standard science by providing a formal venue for thoughtful discussion of complex scientific topics. Each session will highlight areas where important scientific issues have generated significant scholarly debate, with the aim of fostering a culture grounded in evidence, integrity, and respectful exchange.  

Seminars will be held in person in  the Clinical Center (Building 10), Masur Auditorium. They will also be livestreamed on NIH VideoCast. 

For questions or special accommodations email empo@nih.gov.

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Friday, March 20
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET 
Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19
Matt Ridley, DPhil