News Archive -2019
Mild Zika infection in fetuses may cause brain abnormalities
Nov 15, 2019 - Using a relevant animal model (pigs) researchers have shown that mild Zika virus infection in fetuses can cause abnormal brain development in apparently healthy young animals.
USask’s VIDO-InterVac and South Korean’s International Vaccine Institute to undertake scientific exchanges
Oct 15, 2019 - USask’s VIDO-InterVac and South Korea’s International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share expertise and best practices in vaccine development to benefit human and animal health globally.
Novel vaccination approach enhances worker safety
Sep 27, 2019 - A novel approach to vaccinating sows, gilts and their piglets offers a new method of preventing disease that is safer for barn workers.
Canada needs small-scale vaccine manufacturing to support research, and help save human and animal lives
Jun 17, 2019 - It is critical to accelerate the development of Canadian vaccine technologies—and in the timeframes necessary—to support new vaccine commercialization and help enable emergency preparedness.
TB in bison studied at LFCE and VIDO-InterVac
Jun 14, 2019 - A Parks Canada scientist is conducting research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) on bovine tuberculosis in bison to improve diagnosis of the disease and to develop better vaccines.
Dr. Andy Potter among Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients
Jun 5, 2019 - Dr. Potter is one of six people to receive the province's highest honour this year.
Reverse vaccinology approach for novel bovine tuberculosis vaccines: The Canadian ReVAMP project
May 23, 2019 - Researchers are taking a reverse vaccinology approach to develop new vaccines against bTB. Read more in the OiE Panorama, Controlling bovine tuberculosis: a One Health challenge.
Efforts to Create ASF Vaccines Result in Cautious Optimism
May 15, 2019 - VIDO-InterVac scientists, in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and partners in Kenya where African Swine Fever is present in pigs, have been working to develop vaccines to protect against the virus.
U of Sask. could help prepare for outbreaks by producing human vaccines for Canada, centre director says
Apr 30, 2019 - Canadians would be forced to rely on foreign supplies of life-saving vaccines in the event of an outbreak, but a group of University of Saskatchewan researchers is hoping to change that.
New CFI funding will foster long-term sustainability of two USask national research facilities
Apr 29, 2019 - VIDO-InterVac receives additional support from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation's Major Science Initiatives Fund.
Dr. Andrew Potter receives 2019 Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Apr 25, 2019 - Dr. Andrew Potter, VIDO-InterVac's former Director and CEO, is one of this year's recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
Lung plague vaccine wins international award
Apr 22, 2019 - A vaccine against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) won the award for Best Veterinary Vaccine at the 12th World Vaccine Congress in Washington DC.
Agencies search for ASF vaccine
Apr 4, 2019 - VIDO-InterVac is helping lead the way developing a vaccine for African swine fever. In May, more than 30 different vaccine candidates for the disease are scheduled for efficacy testing.
Vaccine development speeding up
Apr 4, 2019 - VIDO-InterVac in Saskatoon embraces new technology
. Reverse vaccinology is a promising method for creating vaccines that in the near future will protect livestock from prevalent and chronic diseases.
Using a new approach to create the first bovine tuberculosis vaccine
Jan 23, 2019 - Bovine tuberculosis is a costly cattle disease that primarily affects low and middle-income countries. More than 50 million cattle are infected every year, costing an estimated US$3 billion annually.