Turning discoveries into treatments: immunology in africa

An exemplar outcome of an immunology-based intervention is vaccine development; the current COVID-19 pandemic is a case in point. Can we build an immunology research ecosystem in Africa that nurtures discovery and enables translation? We see African immunologists as key agents of change and discuss...

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Main Authors: Osier, Faith (Author) , Mwandumba, Henry C. (Author) , Gray, Clive M. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 4 November 2020
In: Trends in immunology
Year: 2020, Volume: 41, Issue: 12, Pages: 1051-1053
ISSN:1471-4981
DOI:10.1016/j.it.2020.10.007
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.it.2020.10.007
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1471490620302362
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Author Notes:Faith H.A. Osier, Henry C. Mwandumba, and Clive M. Gray
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Summary:An exemplar outcome of an immunology-based intervention is vaccine development; the current COVID-19 pandemic is a case in point. Can we build an immunology research ecosystem in Africa that nurtures discovery and enables translation? We see African immunologists as key agents of change and discuss obstacles and opportunities.
Item Description:Gesehen am 11.02.2022
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1471-4981
DOI:10.1016/j.it.2020.10.007