The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Development of COVID‑19 Vaccine

Mohammad Sattari, Maryam Mohammadi

Abstract


Dear Editor, The coronavirus disease‑2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic is a phenomenon that has infected and killed many people in many countries. Vaccination has been suggested as a good way to fight COVID‑19, and it is certainly important to design a safe and effective vaccine. In the healthcare system, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as an effective tool. The use of AI in diagnosing various health conditions and interpreting complex medical issues is very significant. AI capabilities can be used as an effective tool to study SARS‑CoV‑2 and its capabilities, virulence, and genome. For example, machine learning techniques such as neural networks and support vector machines can be used to identify antigens from protein sequences. Epidemic progression can also be tracked and patients monitored. Thus, AI accelerates research into the treatment of COVID‑19.

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Artificial Intelligence; COVID‑19; Vaccine

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