Vaccine And Infectious Disease Organization

• VIDO director discusses research in Saskatchewan having a global impact

  The director of VIDO spoke with Global News about some of the work being done at the facility and some of the upgrades being added.

  Science

  Feb 6, 2024
  
• Sask. bovine tuberculosis case spurs Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigation

  It was noted that during bovine TB investigations, quarantines and movement restrictions are in place, and testing, humane destruction and disposal are carried out as needed.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon study highlights the economic impact of USask’s VIDO

  The study showed that more than $511 million has been contributed to the economy over the last decade due to VIDO's operations and construction projects.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2022
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• VIDO looking to expand to a level four containment lab

  Saskatoon-based VIDO is looking to become the second level four containment research facility in Canada.

  Science

  Jan 25, 2022
• USask VIDO team receives $6M from international epidemic coalition

  USask's VIDO team has been granted $6 million — the first-ever award that the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has given to a Canadian university.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2021
• Saskatchewan research group’s COVID-19 vaccine moves to Phase 2 clinical trials

  The clinical trial in Saskatoon is open to anyone aged 18 and older who has not been infected with COVID-19 or received an authorized COVID-19 vaccine.

  Science

  Sep 15, 2021
• Global Institute for Food Security board elects Alanna Koch, Lorne Babiuk

  The Global Institute for Food Security announced Friday its board elected Alanna Koch as chair and Dr. Lorne Babiuk as vice-chair.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2018
• Worry more about getting flu shot, not Ebola: VIDO

  The head of VIDO says people should not panic over Ebola in Canada; should worry more about when are you going to get a flu shot.

  Health

  Oct 9, 2014