Five ways our research strengthened animal health in 2025
From Canada’s Prairies to Australia’s eucalyptus forests, 2025 brought new challenges and opportunities to protect animals vital to ecosystems, food security, and communities worldwide.
L'Oréal Canada and UNESCO Celebrate Five Exceptional Canadian Women in Science with Prestigious Awards
L'Oréal Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the France-Canada Research Fund is proud to announce the five outstanding Canadian recipients of the 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program.
Signature Series research podcast: Animal flus with Drs. Bryce Warner and Antonio Facciuolo
While avian flu and cattle flu aren’t quite the same as the flu we’re used to as humans, they can have deadly consequences for wild and farmed birds and long-term effects on our cows that we’re only just beginning to explore.
USask Canada Research Chairs focus on One Health, wholistic health, energy security
Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) and Dr. Heather Foulds (PhD) are two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) who are exploring ways to protect and improve the health of individuals and communities.
How lab-grown “lungs” are helping fight infectious diseases
VIDO scientists have developed tiny, lab-grown “mini lungs” that mimic real human lungs, giving researchers a powerful new way to study how viruses infect us and accelerate the development of vaccines and treatments.
New cell sorting technology primed to improve USask medical innovation
A new cell sorting hub at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received prestigious national-level funding through a joint, multi-unit effort.
USask’s VIDO celebrates 50 years of protecting health, food security, and vaccine sovereignty
VIDO is celebrating 50 years of protecting human and animal health, strengthening food security, and advancing Canada’s capacity to prepare for future pandemics.
USask’s VIDO Joins Global Efforts to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
VIDO is advancing a broad coronavirus “platform vaccine” and building world-class facilities to help Canada and global partners rapidly develop vaccines within 100 days to prepare for future pandemics.
VIDO Scientists Discover New TB Gene, Opening Door to Next-Gen Vaccine
Researchers at VIDO have 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.
Saskatchewan Continues Groundbreaking Research in Vaccine Technologies
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.
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.
VIDO researchers building pandemic preparedness tool kit with the help of bats
From the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant flying fox, there are more than 1,490 species of bats found across the globe. These diverse creatures can be spotted in the skies of every continent (except Antarctica), playing a crucial role in our ecosystems and the health of our planet.
Ticks on the move: how VIDO scientists are tackling the spread of Lyme disease
Lyme disease is becoming a growing threat — even in places like Saskatchewan. At VIDO, Dr. Jenny Wachter is uncovering how the Lyme-causing bacterium survives and spreads, laying the groundwork for better detection, treatment, and prevention.
Collaboration creates new surgical training opportunity for veterinary students
A cross-campus collaboration between VIDO and WCVM created a new surgical suite that advances critical calf research while giving veterinary students rare surgical training opportunities.
Innovative calf gut loop model advances research and reduces animal use
A groundbreaking gut loop model developed at VIDO is advancing intestinal immunity research in calves, helping reduce animal use while offering new hope in the fight against Johne’s disease.
Uniting for Global Health: VIDO Becomes Partner in INTERCEPTOR Project
VIDO is proud to announce that we’ve joined the INTERCEPTOR (INTERnational Cooperation of high containment research infrastructures: from Epidemic Preparedness TO Response) project as an Associated Partner.
VIDO Trainees Publish Two Studies on Zoonotic Virus Research
Breakthroughs in bat immunology and mpox virus research published in leading journals
How Are Flu Vaccine Strains Chosen Each Year?
Every year, scientists work behind the scenes to select the influenza (flu) virus strains that will go into the next seasonal flu vaccine.
VIDO Trainees Selected for National One Health Training Program on Emerging Zoonoses
Two VIDO trainees selected for the inaugural cohort of the Canadian One Health Training Program on Emerging Zoonoses (COHTPEZ), a CIHR-funded initiative aimed at developing the next generation of experts in zoonotic disease research.
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science: Advancing Research, Protecting the World
International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually on February 11, highlights the critical role that women and girls play in scientific advancement.
VIDO awarded over $500,000 to drive innovation in animal health and vaccine preparedness
Two VIDO-led research projects at the University of Saskatchewan have received more than $500,000 in funding from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
New $24 million funding to spearhead pandemic preparedness research
VIDO at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been awarded a research grant worth up to $24 million (Cdn) from CEPI, which aims to support VIDO’s role in advancing global health and disease prevention.
Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Education
In a step toward fostering education and supporting Indigenous youth, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has committed $50,000 to the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
A new frontier in avian flu research: Dairy cows build a natural immunity to H5N1 after initial infection
VIDO scientists set out to understand how H5N1 affects cows and whether natural immunity could be achieved.