Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Vaccine Research, Evaluation and Training on Emerging Infectious Diseases
Director / Head:
Prof Dr Alan D.T. Barrett
Institution:
Sealy Institute for Vaccines Sciences (SIVS)
University of Texas Medical Branch
Address:
301 University Boulevard
77555-0436
TX
Town:
Galveston
Country:
USA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
+1 409 747 8160
Fax:
+1 409 747 8150
Date of Designation:
30/Apr/2014
Last Redesignation:
30/Apr/2018
Expiry:
30/Apr/2022
Date of Discontinuation:
16/May/2022
Terms of Reference:
- To track progress and provide analysis of the vaccine pipeline against emerging infectious diseases
- To conduct research on the development, evaluation and use of vaccines against emerging infectious diseases of public health importance
- To provide education and training for future investigators in the field of vaccinology
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Subjects:
- Vaccines
- Immunology
- Viral diseases other than those specifically mentioned
Types of activity:
- Providing technical advice to WHO
- Research
- Training and education
WHO Outputs:
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1.4.2 - Implementation and monitoring of neglected tropical disease control interventions facilitated by evidence-based technical guidelines and technical support |
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1.4.3 - New knowledge, solutions and implementation strategies that respond to the health needs of disease-endemic countries developed through strengthened research and training |
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1.5.3 - Target product profiles for new vaccines and other immunization-related technologies, as well as research priorities, defined and agreed, in order to develop vaccines of public health importance and overcome barriers to immunization |
Responsible Officer:
BENASSI Virginia
Phone:
+41 22 791 4274
Technical Counterpart:
ROPERO ALVAREZ Alba Maria
Phone:
+1 43706
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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