> An HIV vaccine has completed its first clinical trial in Russia, at the State Research Center for Virology and Biotechnology (Vektor). Article
> Biotech vaccine company Medicago is planning to invest $4 million to enhance the capacity of its pilot production facility in Quebec City. Press release
> DCPrime has received orphan drug designation for its therapeutic cell-based cancer vaccine in development for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Press release
> The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria predicts an HIV vaccine within the next 5 years. News
> Soligenix's proprietary vaccine thermostabilization technology has passed through its preclinical proof-of-concept studies and can keep vaccine formulations stable without refrigeration. Press release
> The prostate cancer vaccine Provenge could be useful in early-stage cancer, according to a study at UCSF. Article
> The UN is backing a mass yellow fever vaccination campaign in northern Cameroon following an outbreak of deaths from the disease. News
> Pediatricians recommend a 'cocoon' strategy--vaccinating the whole family to protect babies. Item
> Vaccines do not lead to Guillain-Barré syndrome. Story
And Finally... The NIH is looking to fund the preclinical development of technologies to improve vaccine effectiveness and/or simplify vaccine delivery. Funding opportunity announcement