IVVN | International Veterinary Vaccinology Network

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Welcome to the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN).

The IVVN is an international community of over 2,000 members working together to develop improved vaccines for livestock and zoonotic diseases.

International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference 2024

The International Veterinary Vaccinology Network (IVVN) Conference 2024 will be hosted in partnership with the Biotechnology Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 9 and 10 November.

IVVN Early Career Researcher Event

An event for early career researchers who are members of the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network.

Funded pump-priming grants

We have so far funded 13 exciting projects through our pump-priming catalyst funding scheme.

IVVN African Schools Outreach Programme

A collaborative initiative that trains and supports women scientists in Africa to deliver schools outreach workshops.

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News

Help Shape the Future of Pirbright and Join Their Governance Teams

The Pirbright Institute is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level hiring platform, to find two new Trustee Directors to join its Board and a cyber security expert to become a committee member.

BBSRC Forward Look for UK Bioscience 2024: Community Consultation

Through this survey, BBSRC hopes to gain input from a broad a range of stakeholders by asking a small number of questions about you, your role, and your sector.

At CSARP+ launch, Chilean salmon industry leaders acknowledge failure to develop SRS vaccine has stymied antibiotic reduction effort

Seven Chilean firms have teamed with the Monterey Bay Aquarium to launch CSARP+, a program designed to renew efforts to reduce antibiotic usage across the South American country’s salmon-farming industry.

Events

4 November to 7 November 2024

BactiVac's 5th Annual Network Meeting

This meeting will be hosted in collaboration with The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit t the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

9 November to 10 November 2024

Save the Date: International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference 2024

We are thrilled to announce the IVVN Conference 2024, which will be hosted in partnership with the Biotechnology Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 9 and 10 November.

Biotechnology Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Jobs

Closes: 16 November 2024

Program Leader – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resources

This program exists to improve production efficiencies and enhance resilience in the face of climate change, through characterization, conservation and improvement of livestock and feed genetic resources.

Closes: 16 November 2024

Program Leader – Health

This position will report to the Biochemistry Section leader and will also directly report to project teams for project related tasks and to laboratory leader for laboratory operations.

Closes: 11 November 2024

Technical Officer (Animal Health)

You will join a team of people involved in the conduct of Animal health studies testing vaccines, therapeutics and other animal health products for use in livestock.

Moredun Research Institute

Closes: 22 November 2024

Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme (LCPP)

These fellowships are designed for individuals aspiring to become clinical academics, with a specific focus on addressing Health Priorities in the Global South.

University of Liverpool

Head of Global KOL Management and Academic Affairs

The Head of Global KOL (Key Opinion Leader) Management and Academic Affairs will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Zoetis' engagement strategy with key opinion leaders and academic institutions across geographies and all species.

Senior Scientist– Viral Vaccines & Immunology

As a Senior Scientist in Viral Vaccines & Immunology group, you will spearhead groundbreaking research aimed at developing next-generation vaccines that can transform patient lives.

Senior Director, Program Director, Vaccine Development Management

Use in-depth experience in Vaccine Development and partnered programs to ensure effective development and management of Vaccine programs that you manage, in addition to ensuring best practices for partnered programs.

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Funding

Closes: 30 September 2025

International Travel Award Scheme for the Biological Sciences

Apply for funding to visit international partners, to initiate collaborations, prepare joint funding proposals, visit overseas facilities or attend European consortia-building events.

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Closes: 9 January 2025

Infections and Immunity: Programme: Responsive Mode

Apply for funding to support a programme of research focused on infections and immunity.

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Closes: 24 November 2024

IMPRINT: Visiting Fellowships

The IMPRINT Visiting Fellowship Scheme provides an opportunity for IMPRINT network members from all geographical regions to gain work experience in industry, laboratories or clinical trial units.

Closes: 31 October 2024

Work with US Researchers: BBSRC-NSF/BIO Lead Agency 2024

Collaborate with US researchers on a single joint proposal in the following areas: biological informatics, understanding host-microbe interactions, synthetic cells and cellular systems, synthetic microbial communities.

UK Research & Innovation

Closes: 20 November 2024

International Partnership: Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases

Apply for funding for internationally collaborative projects to understand the ecological, evolutionary and social drivers of infectious disease transmission in animals, humans and plants, using a quantitative or mathematical approach combined with qualitative principles.

UK Research & Innovation

MSD Animal Health Research Bursary

MSD Animal Health offers a range of research bursaries for veterinary students, veterinary surgeons and student & qualified veterinary nurses.

MSD Animal Health Hub

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Publications

Evaluation of novel synthetic peptides of avian hepatitis E virus ORF2 as vaccine candidate in chickens.

Peer-reviewed article

Partial Protection of Goats against Haemonchus contortus Achieved with ADP-Ribosylation Factor 1 Encapsulated in PLGA Nanoparticles.

Vaccines (Basel)

Peer-reviewed article

A field comparison study of two vaccine protocols against Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in two types of swine breeds in Spain.

Peer-reviewed article

The role of asymptomatic cattle for leptospirosis dynamics in a herd with imperfect vaccination.

Peer-reviewed article

Publications

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Blog

Taking a One Health approach to tackling infectious diseases

One Health Day 2022: A One Health approach requires close collaboration across sectors and disciplines to balance animal, human and planetary health.

How technology platforms allow The Vaccine Group to address animal and human vaccine development gaps

The Vaccine Group aims to develop herpesvirus-based vaccines for use in animals to protect against infectious disease.

Amos Lucky Mhone selfie taken in a laboratory

Amos Lucky Mhone, graduate fellow at ILRI, Kenya

Amos is a graduate fellow at the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, and intends to pursue a PhD in immunology and vaccinology.

Online workshop on optimisation of the production of sporozoite stabilate for Theileria parva

This workshop brought together groups interested in sporozoite production for the parasite Theileria parva, which causes the disease East Coast fever.