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VIDO Scientists Discover New TB Gene, Opening Door to Next-Gen Vaccine

Researchers at VIDO discovered a new tuberculosis gene that could lead to safer, more effective vaccines and better tools to fight one of the world’s deadliest diseases.

 

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Saskatchewan Continues Groundbreaking Research in Vaccine Technologies

September 8, 2025

VIDO and the International Vaccine Institute have extended their long-standing partnership to strengthen global collaboration on infectious disease research and vaccine development, reinforcing Saskatchewan’s role as a leader in science and innovation.

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VIDO researcher named Emerging Leader in Health Sciences

University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) researcher Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) is one of five Canadian researchers elected by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for its inaugural Emerging Leaders cohort.

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