Creating vaccines to protect against infectious diseases and bioterrorism

Development of Vaccine Candidates for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases

NIH-funded research Anivive Lifesciences, INC · NIH-11196803

This study is working on creating new vaccines to help protect people from infectious diseases, especially during outbreaks or emergencies, and it’s testing these vaccines in animals to make sure they are safe and effective before they can be used in humans.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionAnivive Lifesciences, INC NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Long Beach, United States)
Project IDNIH-11196803 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing vaccine candidates that can be used in response to outbreaks of infectious diseases, including those that may arise from bioterrorism. The approach involves formulating and manufacturing vaccine components, conducting stability tests, and evaluating their effectiveness and safety through nonclinical studies in animal models. If successful, this research aims to advance these vaccine candidates towards clinical trials, ensuring they are safe and effective for human use.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include individuals at risk of exposure to emerging infectious diseases or those living in areas prone to outbreaks.

Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for infectious diseases or who have existing immunity to the targeted pathogens may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of effective vaccines that protect against serious infectious diseases and bioterrorism threats.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing vaccines for infectious diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.

Where this research is happening

Long Beach, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Communicable DiseasesDisease OutbreaksEmerging Communicable DiseasesEmerging Infectious Diseases
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