Minnesotan helps develop vials for COVID-19 vaccine
Joe Mattson, a graduate of Duluth Central High School in 2009 and University of Minnesota Duluth in 2013, has helped with the production of several scientific advancements combatting the coronavirus — including a coating that allows vaccine vials to be filled more quickly and an antimicrobial paint that kills the COVID-19 virus.
Written By: Laura Butterbrodt
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Corning's Valor glass is damage-resistant, making it less susceptible to cracking, breaking or producing glass dust particulate. Its coating allows for vials to be filled more quickly by pharmaceutical companies. (Photo courtesy of Corning Inc.)
DULUTH -- As the public receives the COVID-19 vaccine, many people are thinking about the shot in their arm or their plans after vaccination. What people may not be thinking about is the vial the vaccine comes in — a crucial part of the global vaccination process, which a Duluth native has helped develop.