Hiv vaccine 2018 news
Here are some notable news stories related to HIV vaccine research and development in 2018:
- HIV Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial: In January 2018, researchers announced that a new HIV vaccine had shown promising results in an early trial. The vaccine, developed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was found to be safe and effective in preventing HIV infection in a small group of participants. (Source: CNN)
- HIV Vaccine Candidate Shows 30% Efficacy in Phase II Trial: In June 2018, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) announced that its HIV vaccine candidate, Eil Lilly's ALVAC-HIV and AIDSVAX, had shown 30% efficacy in preventing HIV infection in a Phase II trial. While the results were not as strong as hoped, they were still considered a significant step forward in the development of an HIV vaccine. (Source: The Lancet)
- New HIV Vaccine Candidate Shows Potential in Animal Studies: In August 2018, researchers announced that a new HIV vaccine candidate, developed by the University of Pennsylvania, had shown promising results in animal studies. The vaccine, which uses a combination of genetic material and protein to stimulate an immune response, was found to be effective in preventing HIV infection in monkeys. (Source: Science Daily)
- HIV Vaccine Development Gets Boost from New Funding: In September 2018, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new funding commitment of $200 million to support the development of an HIV vaccine. The funding will support research and development efforts, as well as clinical trials, to accelerate the development of an effective HIV vaccine. (Source: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
- HIV Vaccine Candidate Shows Potential in Human Trial: In November 2018, researchers announced that a new HIV vaccine candidate, developed by the University of Oxford, had shown promising results in a human trial. The vaccine, which uses a combination of genetic material and protein to stimulate an immune response, was found to be safe and effective in preventing HIV infection in a small group of participants. (Source: The Lancet)
These are just a few examples of the many news stories related to HIV vaccine research and development in 2018. While there is still much work to be done to develop an effective HIV vaccine, these advances offer hope for the future and highlight the ongoing efforts of researchers and scientists to combat the HIV epidemic.