Sentences with phrase «world of vaccine development»

In the world of vaccine development, 3 1/2 months from design to injection is «warp speed,» says vaccine researcher Nelson Michael of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Md..

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La Montagne chaired the World Health Organization Task Force on Strategic Planning for the Children's Vaccine Initiative, advised the Pan American Health Organization on programs for vaccine - research implementation, and served as a member of the board for the Global Alliance for Tuberculosis Drug DevelVaccine Initiative, advised the Pan American Health Organization on programs for vaccine - research implementation, and served as a member of the board for the Global Alliance for Tuberculosis Drug Develvaccine - research implementation, and served as a member of the board for the Global Alliance for Tuberculosis Drug Development.

But scientific and economic obstacles have stymied the development of effective vaccines against many of the developing world's most deadly diseases, such as malaria and HIV as well as pneumococcus, the leading vaccine - preventable killer of children under the age of five.

«The idea basically is that a vaccine should induce antibodies T cells immune response, that would neutralise HIV in all of its forms,» explains Ulrich Fruth, vaccine development and evaluation team leader at the World Health Organisation, in Geneva, Switzerland.

The research, published in the September issue of Immunity, is part of a broad reverse - engineering effort by scientists around the world to use antibodies isolated from HIV - infected people to guide the development of a successful vaccine.

In October, as senior citizens and others at high risk from flu waited in long lines for shots after half of the United States» vaccine supply for the season was lost, epidemiologists were already on high alert because of an ominous development halfway around the world.

Today and tomorrow, Ebola scientists and representatives from companies and regulatory bodies are meeting at the World Health Organization's (WHO's) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss how to speed up clinical development of vaccines, a process that normally takes years.

BETHESDA, MARYLAND — It's time for bold steps to boost development of vaccines for the world's main killers — AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis — according to a range of experts gathered here 22 to 23 May.

Ahead of this year's World Immunization Week — celebrated in the last week of April — we're reviewing some of the most important vaccine breakthroughs in recent history, as well as a looking to the future of vaccine development for diseases like HIV / AIDS, Zika, and Herpes.

The findings reveal surprising new insights into malaria biology and pave the way for the development of more effective drugs or vaccines for a disease that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world.

The story of development of vaccines against rubella and other childhood diseases in the 1960s pits a daring young biologist against his world - famous boss, testing that used prisoners, intellectually disabled children, and other disenfranchised subjects, political roadblocks that nearly derailed the research, and other elements of high drama.

Working with a world - leading group at the University of Connecticut in the USA, who pioneered the development of self - assembling protein nanoparticles (SAPNs) for vaccine design, they have used advanced mathematical calculations to create a complete picture of the surface morphology of these particles.

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He was chief of Microbiology and Immunology and of Vaccine Research and Development at the World Health Organization and was deeply involved in the coordination of research aiming at the development of vaccines against diseases of major Development at the World Health Organization and was deeply involved in the coordination of research aiming at the development of vaccines against diseases of major development of vaccines against diseases of major importance.

We could be much closer to the development of a vaccine against RSV, the most important viral cause of pneumonia and wheezing illness in infants and young children all over the world.

Today the founder and leader of the world's largest HIV vaccine network, Corey will deliver a plenary talk on the state of HIV vaccine development at next month's AIDS 2016 conference, the biannual meeting of the International AIDS Society, in Durban, South Africa.

Since immune responses to vaccines can differ around the world, these findings are encouraging for the development of an effective Ebola vaccine for Africa,» said Merlin Robb, M.D., Director for Clinical Research at the US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP), whose site in Uganda, Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP), conducted the study.

For example, the UK government's program for tackling HIV and AIDS in the developing world, which was published shortly after the Bangkok meeting, makes the unqualified comment that the enterprise «will accelerate research and development of an effective vaccine.»

It remains unclear exactly what this new organization will do.2 Such lack of clarity did not stop Lee Jong - wook, the World Health Organization's director - general, from calling it «a new political and financial dimension» to HIV vaccine development.

«The approval of a vaccine to treat cancer is a victory in the history of cancer therapy, and signals the beginning of a new era in cancer medicine,» said Jill O'Donnell - Tormey, Ph.D., executive director of the U.S. - based Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization founded in 1953 that has provided decades of significant support to cancer immunology researchers around the world so that the development of cancer immunotherapies such as Dendreon's Provenge might one day be possible.

Pfizer Animal Health, a business unit of Pfizer Inc, is a world leader in the discovery, development and manufacture of innovative animal health vaccines, medicines, diagnostic products and genetic tests.

About Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health, a business unit of Pfizer Inc., is a world leader in the discovery, development and manufacture of innovative animal health vaccines, medicines, diagnostic products and genetic tests.

Still Important Today Despite the development of excellent and safe vaccines against rabies, every 10 minutes, somewhere in the world, a person dies of rabies, most of them children.

About Pfizer Animal Health Pfizer Animal Health, a business of Pfizer Inc., is a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal vaccines and prescription medicines, investing an estimated $ 300 million annually in animal health product research and development.

The vaccine donation and support of World Rabies Day are a component of Pfizer's Commitment to Veterinarians, which supports veterinarians through training and education, research and development, and investing in the future of the veterinary profession.

We've contributed to the development of the first vaccine for feline leukemia, pioneered cat genetic research and improved the health and welfare of shelter cats around the world.

Pfizer Animal Health, a business of Pfizer Inc., is a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal prescription medicines and vaccines, investing an estimated $ 300 million annually in animal health product research and development.

«With the integration of Wyeth, including the Fort Dodge range of veterinary products, Pfizer's animal health business remains the world's leader in the discovery, development and manufacturing of veterinary vaccines and medicines for livestock and companion animals,» added Mr. Van Blommestein.

Pfizer Animal Health, a business of Pfizer Inc., is a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal vaccines and prescription medicines, investing an estimated $ 300 million annually in animal health product research and development.

Pfizer Animal Health, a business of Pfizer Inc., is a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal health vaccines, prescription medicines, diagnostic products and genetic tests, investing an estimated $ 300 million annually in animal health product research and development.