New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Serial entrepreneur
Kevin Kimberlin, known for founding and funding several prominent technology and biotechnology companies, is calling on artists, musicians, and entertainers alike to amplify messages of gratitude on social media to the scientists who are developing the COVID-19 vaccines.
"In less than 10 months, scientists have cracked the code of the coronavirus and developed several safe, effective vaccines. Working tirelessly, they have literally saved the world," said Kimberlin. "For that, they deserve our heartfelt appreciation. Thank you, scientists!"
Kimberlin, who is also a musician, worked with Dr. Jonas Salk to develop vaccines to treat HIV and cancer. Inspired by that experience, Kimberlin wrote a song called "Northern Star Shines" that features a message from Dr. Salk about science conquering viruses. In response to news about the U.S. vaccine distribution, the song was released on Spotify and Apple
Music with all streaming proceeds for the single being donated to the Salk
Institute to support the non-profit's ongoing COVID-19 research.
"This COVID-19 vaccine news is a beautiful moment in a tragic year. It is what we need to start healing the world," said Kimberlin. "This FDA approval will help us put our lives back together. During this time, our most influential voices must be champions for every message of hope and thanks."
Serial entrepreneur and venture backer
Kevin Kimberlin writes, produces, sings, and plays his own music. He wrote and performed the soundtrack for "The Winthrop Woman," a PBS documentary about women pioneers. Keeping a foot in both art and science, he is releasing his full length album 7OVER in 2021 while also starting and backing new ventures trying to solve major problems. Kimberlin's professional support of science spans decades and has facilitated the development of the breast cancer gene (BRCA1/2), the first FDA-approved cancer vaccine, the first approved IV-delivered stem cell drug (the MSC), the world's first and most influential mobile phone venture and the optical amplification technology that is a foundation of the Internet.
