Developing vaccines to protect against Ebola and related viruses
Official title: Advanced Development of Vaccines for Filoviruses
Funded at Auro Vaccines LLC · NIH-10610295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new vaccine that could help protect people from serious viruses like Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa Fever, making it easier to store and transport so it can be used to keep everyone safe in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auro Vaccines LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Windsor, United States) |
| Project start | July 21, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $1,239,978 |
| NIH project number | 75N93020C00040-P00003-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10610295 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk of exposure to Ebola, Marburg, or Lassa Fever, including healthcare workers and residents in endemic regions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk of exposure to these viruses or who have already been vaccinated against them may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a multivalent vaccine that aims to protect against several dangerous viruses, including Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa Fever. The approach involves formulating a stable vaccine that can be lyophilized, which means it can be freeze-dried for easier storage and transport. The project will also support the manufacturing of this vaccine under strict quality standards and prepare it for clinical evaluation, which is a crucial step before it can be made available to the public. Patients may eventually benefit from a vaccine that provides broader protection against these serious viral infections.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a vaccine that protects against multiple deadly viruses, potentially saving lives and preventing outbreaks.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in developing vaccines for filoviruses, indicating that this approach has potential based on previous successes.
Where this research is happening
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Auro Vaccines LLC
East Windsor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eldridge, John — Auro Vaccines LLC
- Study coordinator: Eldridge, John
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Developing vaccines to protect against Ebola and related viruses
This study is working on a new vaccine that could help protect people from several serious viruses like Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa Fever, making it easier to store and distribute, so it can be tested in the future to keep everyone safer.
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Developing vaccines to protect against Ebola and Marburg viruses
This study is working on a new vaccine that aims to protect people from several serious viruses, like Ebola and Marburg, as well as Lassa Fever, making it easier to store and distribute, so that one day, patients can have better protection against these infections.
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Developing vaccines to protect against Ebola and related viruses
This study is working on a new vaccine that aims to protect people from several serious viruses, like Ebola and Marburg, and it hopes to make it easier to store and distribute, so that one day, patients can have better protection against these infections.
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Developing vaccines to protect against Ebola and related viruses
This study is working on a new vaccine that could help protect people from several serious viruses like Ebola, Marburg, and Lassa Fever, and it’s designed to be easy to store and use, making it safer and more accessible for everyone.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.