African Swine Fever
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs.
STAR IDAZ Approach
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly destructive viral disease that has a profound impact on the global swine industry. The STAR-IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) collaborates closely with the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) to develop strategic roadmaps for diagnostics, vaccines, and control strategies. These roadmaps are based on thorough gap analyses and expert workshops, with the aim of expediting research and development in critical areas. STAR-IDAZ and GARA work in unison to ensure that the most up-to-date scientific insights and innovations are incorporated into these roadmaps, which are regularly updated to address emerging challenges and requirements.
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Working group
Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA)
The Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) operates as the STAR-IDAZ working group for African Swine Fever (ASF). This partnership unites leading experts and institutions globally, dedicated to advancing research on ASF. Through GARA's leadership, the group coordinates international efforts, focusing on the development of advanced diagnostic tools, effective vaccines, and robust control strategies. GARA is pivotal in organizing key workshops, driving global research initiatives, and facilitating knowledge exchange, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to the ASF challenge.
Key People
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Reports
Reports and outcomes from meetings and workshops
Research roadmaps
Gap analysis summary
The ASF roadmaps identify significant research gaps in the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and control strategies. Key challenges include achieving cross-protection against various strains of the ASF virus, improving the specificity and sensitivity of diagnostic tests, and understanding the mechanisms of immune response and virus persistence. Workshops and scientific meetings organized by GARA have played a crucial role in highlighting these gaps, leading to focused research efforts aimed at addressing them. The insights gained from these activities are continuously integrated into the STAR-IDAZ roadmaps to guide future research and innovation.