When the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic struck, many were left with their head spinning in disbelief or not knowing where to start in order to tackle this enormous problem with the minimal knowledge we had about this virus. Not this guy. Like the fastest dodge ball player ever, Dr Marc-André Langlois caught the ball on the rebound and scored, and we all cheered (or should!). Listen to this amazing story of Canadian genius, dedication, and resourcefulness, where scientists are the heroes.