Not only was she demoted, Penn is trying to portray her as if she played a minimal role: > "We are grateful for Dr. Karikó's important contributions both durin

Not only was she demoted, Penn is trying to portray her as if she played a minimal role: > "We are grateful for Dr. Karikó's important contributions both during her time at Penn," said university spokesperson Maccarthy, "where she continues to hold an appointment as an adjunct associate professor." The school's promo video about mRNA technology focuses on Weissman, mentioning Karikó only in passing. It should be pointed out that the university holds the patent for the vaccine: > In 2005, Karikó and Weissman published their groundbreaking study. The University of Pennsylvania licensed the technology and patented it. (Researchers' patents are often held by the institutions where they work). It seems unfair that UPenn gets the patent in spite of practically thwarting the research on the subject (cutting Dr. Karikó's salary).