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Novel Approaches to Vaccine Development for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Prof. Sarah Johnson - School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Michael Brown - Department of Immunology, Oxford University

DOI

10.1234/journal.2023.003

Keywords

vaccinesinfectious diseasesimmunologypublic health

Topics

MedicineImmunologyPublic Health

Abstract

This paper presents novel approaches to vaccine development for emerging infectious diseases, highlighting recent advances in mRNA technology, viral vector platforms, and computational antigen design. We review case studies of rapid vaccine development during recent outbreaks and analyze factors contributing to successful deployment. The discussion includes considerations for global vaccine equity, cold chain requirements, and strategies for addressing viral variants. Recommendations are provided for creating sustainable vaccine development ecosystems that can respond rapidly to future pandemic threats.

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