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A century after the great influenza pandemic of 1918, influenza remains a major public health threat. Annual epidemics are associated with significant mortality and morbidity globally, leading to [...]

Lessons from the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 to Now. What do we know, and what do we need to know? The 2-day meeting will bring together members of the scientific community, public health [...]

“When 100 passengers on a flight from Dubai to New York in September 2018 fell ill with respiratory symptoms, health officials were concerned that they might be carrying a serious [...]

This year, the $150K Prizes have expanded to include 3 focus areas related to vaccine discovery: Human Immunology; Computational Biology and Protein Engineering; and Neglected Parasitic Diseases.

The immune system appears to put a premium on maintaining lung function in infants infected with the influenza virus by mounting a rapid response to repair damaged cells, according to research [...]

The European Commission and the Indian Department of Biotechnology are glad to announce a joint €30 million in funding for the development of a next generation influenza vaccine. Work will cover [...]

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Page Family Launch a Grand Challenge for Universal Influenza Vaccine Development On April 27th, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Page Family [...]