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Oxford Secures £5M for Campylobacter Vaccine Development

1/26/2025

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Oxford University's Ineos Oxford Institute has secured a £5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to create a vaccine targeting Campylobacter, a major culprit behind foodborne illnesses. Spearheaded by Dr. Samuel Sheppard, this initiative seeks to tackle diarrheal diseases, especially in low- and middle-income nations, while also launching a global hub for monitoring dangerous pathogens.

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Oxford University's Ineos Oxford Institute has secured a £5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to create a vaccine targeting Campylobacter, a major culprit behind foodborne illnesses. Spearheaded by Dr. Samuel Sheppard, this initiative seeks to tackle diarrheal diseases, especially in low- and middle-income nations, while also launching a global hub for monitoring dangerous pathogens.