Vaccine Research

• University of Saskatchewan using quantum computers to prevent pandemics

  University of Saskatchewan researchers are thinking outside of the box to turn the prairies into a powerhouse for vaccine research.

  Science

  Sep 16, 2025
  
• University of Sask.’s VIDO facility is raising its game in vaccine research

  Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization is a leader in vaccine research and development. Soon, it will be able to work with the highest level pathogens.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2024
  
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• University of Manitoba receives federal funding for biomedical research

  The funds are to be used toward developing viral vaccine platforms for rapid response to potential future pandemics.

  Science

  May 30, 2024
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• University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research

  The University of Manitoba received a record breaking investment for vaccine and biomedical research. This will also include the construction of two research facilities.

  Science

  May 6, 2024
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, May 10

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, May 10.

  May 10, 2023
• Researchers racing to develop one vaccine for all coronaviruses

  Researchers say finding a universal coronavirus vaccine will take time, money and political will, but believe it’s worth putting in the effort now, before the next pandemic hits.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2021
• Canadian researchers find COVID-19 antibodies last for months, likely years

  How long does immunity last? When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, Canadian researchers have been trying to tackle the question.

  Jan 21, 2021
• How we got from a new pandemic to a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020

  There has never been such a dangerous virus that spread so quickly. But so, too, did information about the coronavirus in a bid to develop a vaccine with unprecedented speed.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2020
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• Former B.C. resident participating in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial

  'I felt that I was healthy and I've had vaccines in the past and never had adverse reactions, so I felt that I'll do my part,' said Peter Wearing, who now lives in Arizona.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2020
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• Edmonton company receives federal funds to develop COVID-19 vaccine

  Entos Pharmaceuticals has been awarded federal money to conduct the phase 1 clinical trial of Covigenix, its COVID-19 DNA vaccine.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2020