The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years
A race to develop vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is underway, including a candidate that has existed for 15 years.
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BARDA initiated a $75 million sprint to develop vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with three new vaccines under development. Some candidates were expected to enter Phase 1 trials as early as July.
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The brief
An Ebola outbreak is widening, prompting the development of three new vaccines specifically targeting the Bundibugyo strain. BARDA has initiated a $75 million sprint to accelerate these efforts, as existing vaccines are reported to be ineffective against this particular outbreak.
Coverage from Reuters, WIRED, and The New York Times emphasizes the urgency of testing treatments. According to Reuters, vaccine candidates could enter Phase 1 trials as early as July.
Other outlets, including The Japan Times and Edition.mv, are tracking the various vaccines and treatments currently in development. Future developments center on the progression of the three new vaccines and the results of the upcoming Phase 1 trials.
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The reporting (8)
- Three new vaccines are being developed against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus Radar Armenia · 67d ago
- BARDA's Vaccine Engine Roars Back: $75 Million Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine Sprint Begins trialsitenews.com · 67d ago
- The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak Edition.mv · 67d ago
- The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak The Japan Times · 67d ago
- Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine candidates could enter Phase 1 trials as early as July Reuters · 67d ago
- Why existing vaccines won’t help this Ebola outbreak National Geographic · 67d ago
- Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens The New York Times · 67d ago
- The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years WIRED · 67d ago
Quick answers
Which strain of Ebola is the current focus of vaccine development?
The vaccines are being developed to target the Bundibugyo strain.
How much funding has BARDA allocated for this effort?
BARDA has launched a $75 million sprint for the Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine.
When might the vaccine candidates enter Phase 1 trials?
According to Reuters, they could enter Phase 1 trials as early as July.
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