The global vaccine networks will continue their vital work for a further two years with funding granted by UKRI, from the International Science Partnerships Fund.
The global vaccine networks are supporting research to change the way we tackle infections around the world, for example:
developing new vaccines specifically to protect pregnant mothers and their babies
enabling the freeze-drying of veterinary vaccines to expand their distribution and use
Sharing knowledge and experience
Five vaccine networks were established in 2017 to help UK and international researchers share knowledge and experience.
The aim was to accelerate the development of new or improved vaccines through pump-priming projects, training fellowships and events for network members.
The networks have grown substantially since their establishment, in close partnership with low and middle-income country (LMIC) researchers and supporting exciting new science and collaborations.
Their crucial work will now be supported for a further two years with £6.3 million of funding granted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), from the government’s International Science Partnerships Fund.
