Vaccine Research

VGX Pharmaceuticals says that the FDA has accepted its IND for an experimental DNA vaccine for cervical cancer. VGX-3100 will go into Phase I in the third quarter. Story [1]

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have developed a new technique that tricks the human immune system to respond against multiple strains of bird flu. Release [2]

Sinovac Biotech has begun to recruit patients for a mid-stage study of its bird flu vaccine. Report [3]

Genetically engineered yeast has produced an anti-tumor response in mice. Story [4]

Monash University scientists have started clinical trials to find a successful vaccine against footrot in sheep. Report [5]

Vaccine market

Experts are warning companies in the U.S. to start preparing now for any upcoming flu vaccination programs. Release [6]

WellPoint, one of the largest insurers in the U.S., says that it will reimburse for the new rotavirus vaccine Rotarix. Report [7]

Physicians in the U.K. are being warned of a shortage of vaccines for children. Story [8]