Dr Joachim Bug
Acting Director ZEPAI, Head of Production
"The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that providing vaccines as quickly as possible is a critical component in reducing pandemic damage. ZEPAI's statutory mandate is to plan and implement pandemic preparedness for vaccines and therapeutics. I look forward to realising this vision together with the ZEPAI team of experts."
On 21 February 2024, Dr Joachim Bug was appointed Acting Director of the Center for Pandemic Vaccines and Therapeutics (ZEPAI) at the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut (PEI). After many years in international management positions in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr Bug came to the ZEPAI in October 2021 and took charge of vaccine production, which also includes the management of pandemic preparedness contracts.
Updated: 29.05.2024
