Kategorier: university of gothenburg

1 December 2014 14:01

Mapping the spread of diarrheal bacteria supports the design of our new vaccine

Every year hundreds of thousands of people die from diarrhea caused by ETEC bacteria. A study published in Nature Genetics describes how the University of Gothenburg, our collaborators, have mapped the spread of ETEC strains around the world. It provides key information about how pathogenic bacteria arise, which will be important for our vaccine currently under development.

21 Maj 2013 08:00

Scandinavian Biopharma announces successful results in placebo-controlled Phase I study of an oral, inactivated vaccine against diarrhea for travelers and children in developing countries

Travelers’ diarrhea is the leading cause of illness among international travelers to developing countries. ETEC bacteria are the primary cause of this disease. ETEC is also a major cause of diarrheal disease among children living in endemic countries. A clinical Phase I study of a novel vaccine against diarrhea caused by ETEC has been successfully completed. All primary endpoints were achieved.