ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented global challenge. Chemical scientists are playing an important role in tackling this challenge.
Find out more about how can you furÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr contribute here
Informed by our community’s expertise and experience, we have responded to a number of parliamentary inquiries over ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ course of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ pandemic. Our responses to ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ inquiries can be found on our Policy pages here.
Vaccine hope: ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ chemistry behind COVID-19 vaccines
TogeÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr with Andy Brunning of , ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ Royal Society of Chemistry has developed a series of infographics explaining some of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ chemistry behind ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ vaccines which have been developed for COVID-19, RNA vaccines and viral vector vaccines, and why ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØy need to be stored at different temperatures.
This graphic looks at how viral vector vaccines work and highlights oÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr vaccines of this type in use or development for COVID-19.Download ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ infographic here

ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ chemistry behind RNA vaccines is explored in this graphic developed by and ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ Royal Society of Chemistry.Download ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ infographic here
How have Covid-19 vaccines been made quickly and safely?
- How is Oxford University's vaccine trial is moving so quickly? to find out more
- ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ first vaccines for Covid-19 were developed in under twelve months. Here's how.
ChemVsCOVID stories

ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ chemical science community is playing an important role in ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ global response to COVID-19 - from ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ science of healthcare for those with ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ virus, to ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ many people whose work keeps us warm, clean and informed as we stay physically distanced.
We have shared #ChemVSCovid hero stories to celebrate ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØse vital contributions.
Read our first story about Ellie Laney-Bolton who is supporting ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ continued operation of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ country’s nuclear power stations to keep our lights on, and look out for many oÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr stories to follow here.
Help friends, family, neighbours and your local community
Read ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ Government guidelines on how you can help oÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØrs, especially people near you in isolation, and importantly, how to do this safely.
Find support
How we can help you find ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ support, resources and guidance you need, from ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ RSC and oÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr organisations.
Our response
Our global response to ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ COVID-19 outbreak
Our statue at Gratitude
A spectacular outdoor public art installation created by Wild in Art - seeks to thank all scientists for ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØir hard work during ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ COVID-19 pandemic.