brucellosis

Brucellosis

A highly contagious zoonotic disease of cattle.

brucellosis

STAR IDAZ Approach

Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic disease that affects livestock and humans globally. The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) is dedicated to addressing this challenge through a structured roadmap for vaccine development. This roadmap guides the research and development of effective and safe vaccines to prevent Brucellosis. By coordinating international efforts, STAR IDAZ aims to advance the creation of vaccines that can be widely implemented to control and eventually eradicate the disease, improving both animal and public health.

Working group

No Active Working Group for Brucellosis

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Key People

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Cynthia Baldwin,

University of Massachusetts (Amherst) United States

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Clara MarĆ­n AlcalĆ”,

Centro de InvestigacioĢn y Tecnologia Agroalimentaria de AragoĢn Spain

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Ruth Zadoks,

Sydney School of Veterinary Science Australia

Reports

Reports and outcomes from meetings and workshops

Research roadmaps

Gap analysis summary

The roadmap for the Brucella vaccine highlights several important areas that need to be focused on for the development of effective vaccine. These areas include the creation of vaccine that can distinguish between infected and vaccinated animals (DIVA), enhancing vaccine safety to prevent interference with diagnostic tests, and the creation of vaccines that offer sterile immunity. In addition, there is a need for a better understanding of the interactions between Brucella and the host, identification of protective antigens, and overcoming technological challenges in vaccine delivery systems. Addressing these gaps is crucial in advancing the development of safe and effective Brucella vaccines.

  • Brucella Vaccines Roadmap

    Published March 31st, 2018

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