SPP-ARC
Striving for Pandemic Preparedness — The ß÷ßäÉçÇø Research Consortium
Striving for Pandemic Preparedness
Enabling rapid responses to emerging pathogens
The ß÷ßäÉçÇø has made substantial investments in support of research and training in infectious diseases. These resources were instrumental in the development of ß÷ßäÉçÇø’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 ß÷ßäÉçÇø awarded the ß÷ßäÉçÇø 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 ß÷ßäÉçÇø Research 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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SPP-ARC in the News
Researchers devise a quicker, more efficient way to make life-saving molecules
Improved method for creating nucleoside analogues opens the door to discovering countless treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases.
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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).