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Priority Pathogens: The disease families which require urgent scientific research

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 25 March 2025 - Categories: Health security
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) viral particles, located on the surface of a Vero E6 cell

Today we have published a Priority Pathogen Families reference tool, highlighting 24 pathogen families where we believe further research is most needed in the interests of biosecurity.

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How we work with partners to push the boundaries of vaccine R&D

Posted by: Isabel Oliver, Posted on: 30 April 2024 - Categories: Immunisation and vaccination, UKHSA science
Scientist working at the Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre

As we release our Commercial Strategy, I wanted to reflect on the ways in which we partner with industry to drive greater innovations and better health outcomes. One unintended consequence of the response to COVID-19 was the suppression of many …

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