The archives have been deluged with coronavirus research from across the globe. Though Chinese officials initially covered up the outbreak and have since used it for propaganda purposes, Chinese scientists have in many ways led the world’s coronavirus research. And some of today’s most promising clinical trials can trace their origins to early Chinese research on the disease. Dr. Perrone, who is supervising an Italian clinical trial of the immunosuppressive drug tocilizumab, is a cancer specialist. He is involved because of his experience running clinical trials for the National Cancer Institute in Naples.

Source: International New York Times April 01, 2020 09:00 UTC