Pandemic Preparedness

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Research

Trump aims to block pathogen research, citing ‘lab leak’ theory

The order bans federal funding for gain-of-function research in some foreign countries and aims to restrict it in the U.S.

Darren Incorvaia May 6, 2025 9:05pm

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HHS gives Moderna $590M to 'accelerate' bird flu vaccine trials

Jan 21, 2025 8:24am

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NIH grants up to $100M yearly for pandemic preparedness network

Sep 18, 2024 5:24pm

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Allucent selected for new BARDA decentralized trial initiative

Jul 10, 2024 5:00am

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NIAID is 'on the ball' with bird flu research, but gaps remain

Jun 10, 2024 5:50am

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WHO: Poor R&D distribution among nations hurts pandemic prep

Oct 31, 2023 10:55am