The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has launched a $17.5 million initiative to improve the thermostability of current and future vaccines.
Currently, cold chain requirements are one of the leading causes of global vaccine wastage. Improving the thermostability of vaccines will work to improve global access, especially in low-income countries.
CEPI’s Acting Director of Vaccine Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Ingrid Kromann said: “We’re really looking to see a step change in the way that some of these vaccines can be stored and delivered.”
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CEPI opens Call to develop heat-stable vaccine tech for use against epidemic and pandemic threats