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ICMR ties up with Norway based NGO for vaccine research

 ICMR ties up with Norway based NGO for vaccine research


The collaboration will facilitate strengthening of capacity for clinical trials, epidemiology, diagnostic standards and testing, establish protocols for implementing/testing new vaccines during outbreaks.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday collaborated with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a non-profit organization based in Oslo, Norway, on vaccine research, development and innovation and treatments for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. agreed to do. ,

"A letter of intent was signed between Department of Health Research (DHR), DG ICMR and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI), Norway for collaboration on vaccine research, development and innovation," ICMR said in a tweet.

“Both organizations have agreed to work on developing new vaccines for diseases with outbreak and pandemic potential. The existing diagnostic testing and laboratory will be strengthened through this partnership."

Support research agenda through strengthening capacity for clinical trials, epidemiology, diagnostic standards and testing, establishing protocols for implementing/testing new vaccines during outbreaks, disease prioritization exercises, scientific conferences and other related activities Will facilitate strategic discussions to strengthen ,

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