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07-13-2003, 08:10 AM
The Army is developing a second-generation anthrax vaccine. To date their efforts are receiving very favorable reports.
""Their contributions can't be overstated," said Dr. Ed Nuzum, the project officer providing technical oversight for the two National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases contracts with Avecia and VaxGen. "Because of the work done at USAMRIID, as well as its counterpart in the United Kingdom, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratories, the rPA-based vaccine candidates are the most advanced second generation anthrax vaccines"
The Army is also breaking some new requlatory ground in that they are using animal tests in lieu of human tests go gain FDA approval.
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http://www.dcmilitary.com/marines/hendersonhall/8_27/national_news/24116-1.html
""Their contributions can't be overstated," said Dr. Ed Nuzum, the project officer providing technical oversight for the two National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases contracts with Avecia and VaxGen. "Because of the work done at USAMRIID, as well as its counterpart in the United Kingdom, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratories, the rPA-based vaccine candidates are the most advanced second generation anthrax vaccines"
The Army is also breaking some new requlatory ground in that they are using animal tests in lieu of human tests go gain FDA approval.
Read article:
http://www.dcmilitary.com/marines/hendersonhall/8_27/national_news/24116-1.html