Webinar: One Health, COVID-19 and veterinary vaccination

The first IVVN Webinar, given by Dr Michael Francis, will be taking place on Wednesday – and now is your last chance to register if you haven't already. More details and registration here.

Abstract

This webinar will explore the link between the ‘One Health’ agenda, veterinary vaccination and COVID-19 control. It will review the relevant observations from five existing animal health coronavirus vaccines and discuss how these may provide useful data for the development of a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection. The use of novel vaccine ‘platform’ technologies within veterinary medicine will be reviewed and examples of how a One Health approach can be applied to vaccination will be presented. Finally, a brief update will be provided on the current status of COVID-19 vaccine development and a summary of the lessons to be aware of from the work on existing veterinary coronavirus vaccines will be discussed.

Details

When: Wednesday 30 September, 13.00−13.45 BST
Where: Online
Registration: Free

IVVN African Schools Outreach Programme shortlisted for Nature award

The IVVN African Schools Outreach Programme has been shortlisted for a 2020 Nature Research Award for Inspiring & Innovating Science, in the Scientific Outreach category. The programme is a collaboration involving partners in the UK and Africa, and aims to equip a network of African scientists with the knowledge and tools to host outreach workshops in their local schools, with the ultimate goal of inspiring young girls to be the next generation of scientists. Read more about the programme and the award here.

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