Six world-first vaccines among USask’s VIDO-InterVac contributions to global health
Dec 21, 2018 - VIDO-InterVac has established itself as a leading global institute in protecting human and animal health since 1975, with six world-firsts among the eight vaccines it has commercialized.
Volker Gerdts Named as New VIDO-InterVac Director and CEO
Dec 12, 2018 - Following an international search, Dr. Volker Gerdts has been selected to lead the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre.
2018 STIC Award winners showcased during third annual event
Nov 22, 2018 - VIDO-InterVac wins the 2018 STIC Project Award for a vaccine to protect African cattle from 'lung plague'
How a new vaccine could save cattle herds – and livelihoods
Sep 28, 2018 - For 10,000 years, the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides has infected goats, cows and other livestock, annihilating entire herds in days.
Young Innovators: Innovative research finds influenza detection system in body
Aug 10, 2018 - University of Saskatchewan researchers have found a unique “sensor” mechanism inside cells that enables the immune system to recognize influenza, a finding that may lead to improved vaccines in the future.
Young Innovators: U of S research team aims to develop salmonella vaccine
Jul 3, 2018 - Researchers have been working on a novel salmonella vaccine that holds promise for preventing this food-borne infection. The vaccine, being developed at the university’s VIDO-InterVac, has shown positive preliminary results in animal models.
Early research promising for new sheep respiratory vaccine
Jun 1, 2018 - Research into the development of a new vaccine to help fight respiratory problems in lambs is showing encouraging early results.
Federal investment helps bring vaccine manufacturing facility to Saskatoon
May 7, 2018 - A vaccine manufacturing plant is set to take up residence at the VIDO-InterVac on the U of S campus.
U of S gets major federal boost for isotope and vaccine production, water research
Apr 27, 2018 - $3.6M investment towards the establishment of a vaccine manufacturing facility.
International Partnership Results in New Vaccine for Cattle in Africa
Apr 23, 2018 - A vaccine against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia has been licensed for commercial production by the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute.
'A few infected people can really impact what goes on locally'
Apr 4, 2018 - Saskatoon scientist thrilled to be developing Middle East Respiratory Syndrome vaccine for use on camels.
Saskatoon researcher Dr. Andrew Potter honoured with lifetime achievement award
Jan 22, 2018 - Renowned worldwide, Dr. Potter has received an award for a career’s worth of cutting-edge discoveries.