Despite the fading effects of COVID-19, the question remains: how can we prepare for the next pandemic? On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Innovate Carolina will host a Founder’s Fireside Chat featuring James Rosen, CEO of the Rapidly Emerging Antiviral Drug Development Initiative (READDI). This nonprofit, based in Chapel Hill, is at the forefront of developing broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to combat future pandemics. Join the discussion, led by Dedric Carter, PhD, MBA, UNC’s Vice Chancellor for Innovation, to learn about global strategies for pandemic preparedness and the crucial role READDI plays in this effort.