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  • Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Education

    In a step toward fostering education and supporting Indigenous youth, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has committed $50,000 to the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).

  • From Saskatchewan to the world: Celebrating 50 Years of VIDO innovation at USask

    The year 2025 marks a monumental milestone for the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) – its 50th anniversary.

  • A new frontier in avian flu research: Dairy cows build a natural immunity to H5N1 after initial infection

    VIDO scientists set out to understand how H5N1 affects cows and whether natural immunity could be achieved.

  • VIDO Secures New Funding to Tackle the Threat of Avian Influenza

    VIDO has received funding to expand its research on high-path avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu.

  • USask’s VIDO awarded National Institutes of Health contract to develop critical models for global research

    VIDO has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States’ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

  • USask co-leads of first-ever nationwide One Health training program

    Six universities across Canada have partnered to develop a cutting edge One Health training, mentorship and education program.

  • USask Science Outreach and VIDO bring vaccine knowledge to Sask schoolkids

    Kids in Northern Saskatchewan and Saskatoon community schools are learning about vaccines straight from the experts through a new University of Saskatchewan (USask) partnership.

  • USask awarded $1.7 million for “high-risk, high-reward” research projects

    Seven innovative new projects from researchers across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus have received funding to help make them a reality.

  • Minister Champagne highlights USask’s VIDO in post-budget tour

    The Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in research innovation, talent development and pandemic preparedness was celebrated this morning during Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne’s visit.

  • USask statement on 2024-25 federal budget

    The University of Saskatchewan applauds the 2024-25 federal budget’s strong support for key areas of post-secondary education and research.