Latest news Back to 'BactiVac Network' Scientists uncover new understanding of how antibodies target dangerous bacteria DescriptionA new study from the University of Birmingham has helped provide novel understanding into how to select antigens to target in vaccines or new treatments against bacterial infections.Date:13/02/2020 BactiVac awarded additional funding to increase participation at their 3rd Annual Network Meeting in Kenya DescriptionThe BactiVac Network has been awarded $100,000 by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the delivery of its 3rd Annual Network Meeting in Kilifi, Kenya on 24-27 March 2020.Date:11/11/2019 Experts to gather in Africa to speed up development of vaccines to prevent bacterial infections DescriptionA global network of scientists who are working together to accelerate the development of vaccines against bacterial infections in low and middle income countries are to stage an annual network meeting in Africa.Date:11/11/2019 BactiVac receives research award at the prestigious Antibiotic Guardian Awards 2019 DescriptionThe University of Birmingham-hosted BactiVac Network attended the Antibiotic Guardian Awards and received an award under the Research category on 27 June 2019 in Solihull.Date:04/07/2019 Breastfeeding mums' milk can transfer life-long protection against infection to their babies DescriptionMothers' breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life, finds new research in mice by an international team of scientists including experts at the University of Birmingham.Date:03/06/2019 BactiVac shortlisted for international Antibiotic Guardian 2019 Awards DescriptionThe University of Birmingham-hosted BactiVac Network has been shortlisted under the Research category for this prestigious award ceremony, which is being hosted by Public Health England on 27 June in Birmingham.Date:02/05/2019 BactiVac hosts successful 2nd Annual Network Meeting DescriptionThe 2nd Annual Network Meeting, held in March, gave those attending opportunities to broaden connections within the BactiVac Network membership and a forum for exchanging ideas and furthering research possibilities.Date:03/04/2019 Up to £1 million funding awarded to develop bacterial vaccines in global fight against antimicrobial resistance DescriptionThe BactiVac Network up to £1 million funding to accelerate the development of bacterial vaccines in a bid to prevent infections occurring as part of the global fight against antimicrobial resistance.Date:30/01/2019 Wellcome Trust and Boston Consulting Group publish their report on the role of vaccines in combating antimicrobial resistance DescriptionA report commissioned by the Wellcome Trust and produced by the Boston Consulting Group has been published which assesses the opportunities and challenges for developing vaccines to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).Date:09/10/2018 Happy first birthday, BactiVac Network! DescriptionThe BactiVac Network is marking its first year of connecting scientists, clinicians, industry and policy makers across the world.Date:14/08/2018 Displaying 1 to 10 of 17 Previous 1 2 Next