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Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd (SIIPL), in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is developing a novel solution for Men-B disease, advancing global accessibility to life-saving vaccines.

Prof Christoph Tang and Dr. Hayley S. Lavender in the lab where the Men B vaccine has been developed at the Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford

In a significant stride towards addressing the challenge of Men-B disease, Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd (SIIPL) and the University of Oxford have formalised a Licence of Technology Agreement negotiated by Oxford University Innovation.

This partnership will deliver lifesaving protection against Men-B through the production of a chimeric protein-based vaccine.

The agreement underscores the shared institutional commitment to combat disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis and represents a proactive response to overcome the limitations of currently available Men-B vaccines in terms of efficacy, safety, and coverage.

Read more on the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology website

The full story is also on the Oxford University Innovation website

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