Vaccines

FDA Researchers Develop Mouse Model for Zika Studies

November 17, 2016

Research by agency scientists may help speed development of Zika virus vaccines.

ARTES and BioSun Collaborate on HPV Vaccine

November 04, 2016

German biotech ARTES and Iranian biopharma manufacturer BioSun will develop an HPV vaccine.

Sanofi Pasteur Collaborates with WRAIR, Fiocruz on Zika Vaccine Development

October 27, 2016

The collaboration follows the signing of a cooperative research agreement between Sanofi Pasteur, Fiocruz, and WRAIR.

HHS Sponsors Commercial Manufacturing Tests for Ebola Vaccine

October 11, 2016

HHS entered into a contract with BioProtection Systems Corp. for commercial manufacturing tests of an Ebola vaccine.

PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management

Solid Phase-Change Material Provides Safe Cold Chain Shipment

October 04, 2016

The Koolit Advanced PCM Gel from Cold Chain Technologies provides cold-temperature protection for drugs and vaccines during transport.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Receives Grant to Join Vaccine Surveillance Network

October 03, 2016

The hospital received a five-year $5 million grant from CDC to survey for communicable diseases in children and evaluate vaccine effectiveness.

Researchers Propose a Portable Biomolecular Manufacturing Method

September 22, 2016

Researchers from the Wyss Institute explain a potential method for transporting and producing temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals at a reduced cost.

GSK Announces Plans to Address Emerging Global Health Issues

September 20, 2016

The company said it has plans to address global health challenges including vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, and preparation for future pandemics.

Merck KGaA Joins the DiViNe Project

September 14, 2016

The project aims to address challenges facing the development, manufacture, and delivery of vaccines.

Funding for Zika Vaccine Hinders Development

August 12, 2016

Zika vaccine development is hindered by technical challenges and funding shortfalls.