News Archive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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USask’s VIDO selected to join DIANA innovation accelerator
VIDO has been selected to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program. VIDO is one of 13 new Canadian test centres chosen to be part of the network.
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VIDO scientists receive CIHR funding to support research on high impact infectious diseases
New awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Project Grant from the Fall 2023 competition will support VIDO scientists as they try to solve highly pathogenic coronaviruses, tuberculosis, and influenza.
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VIDO awarded >$1million to develop innovative solutions for Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry
Three VIDO scientists were awarded >$1 million in total from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).