SPP-ARC
Striving for Pandemic Preparedness — The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Consortium
Striving for Pandemic Preparedness
Enabling rapid responses to emerging pathogens
The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ has made substantial investments in support of research and training in infectious diseases. These resources were instrumental in the development of 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ’s scientific response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in spite of progress, it is evident that dangerous viruses will not disappear. The Government of 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ awarded the 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ a $55.1m grant to develop a research and training program that helps to address this problem. With this grant, scientists at the U of A founded SPP-ARC; Striving for Pandemic Preparedness - The 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ Consortium.MISSION
Prepare for Pandemics
Establish capabilities to discover, develop and assess vaccines and antivirals for better protection against emerging pathogens
VISION
Enable Rapid Responses
Support clinical trials and the approval of effective medical countermeasures in the next pandemic
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Video: A powerful new tool to accelerate drug development
U of A now has one of just five cryo-electron microscopes in Canada capable of revealing the smallest details of cells, proteins and viruses.
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SPP-ARC POLICY PAPERS
RE: Avian influenza and use of the H5N1 vaccine to prevent zoonotic infection in Canada
We consider that a multipronged approach to pandemic preparedness is warranted and should include access to antiviral drugs including baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza).