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Preparing For The Next Pandemic: Experts Talk AI Vaccines, Regulatory Acceptance & Earlier Human Trials

 
• By Eliza Slawther

AI-generated vaccines, fast-moving regulatory systems and scalable manufacturing platforms will be key in preparing for future pandemics, according to vaccine and immunology experts including the CEOs of CEPI and Gavi.

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Richard Hatchett speaking at the Flagship Pioneering vaccinology event • Source: Pink Sheet

World-leading experts in vaccines and pandemic preparedness convened in London, UK, on 13 June to discuss the future of immunization and the ongoing challenges that could hinder progress in vaccinology.

Several of the speakers, including Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), outlined how scientific advances such as AI could

Key Takeaways

  • Scientists and regulators should prepare for pandemics by creating vaccine designs before new viruses emerge.

  • AI can be used to both predict new variants of concern and develop vaccines against them

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