Meeting report: Global vaccine and immunization research forum

Vaccine. 2018 Feb 8;36(7):915-920. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.12.013. Epub 2018 Jan 12.

Abstract

Building on the success of the first Global Vaccine and Immunization Research Forum (GVIRF), the World Health Organization, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health in the United States of America, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation convened the second GVIRF in March 2016. Leading scientists, vaccine developers, and public health officials from around the world discussed scientific advances and innovative technologies to design and deliver vaccines as well as novel tools and approaches to increase the uptake of vaccines throughout the world. This report summarizes the discussions and conclusions from the forum participants.

Keywords: GVAP; GVIRF.

Publication types

  • Congress
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Foundations
  • Global Health*
  • Humans
  • Immunization* / methods
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (U.S.)
  • Public Health
  • Research
  • United States
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines* / administration & dosage
  • Vaccines* / immunology
  • World Health Organization

Substances

  • Vaccines