African Leadership in Vaccinology Expertise (ALIVE), is a South African Department of Science and Technology/National Research Foundation Flagship Initiative at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, established in 2016. It was co-founded by professor of vaccinology Shabir Madhi and runs an 18-month Master of Science in Medicine in the field of Vaccinology. Its members have been contributing to COVID-19 vaccine trials in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1][2][3][4]
| Abbreviation | ALIVE |
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| Founded at | University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg |
| Purpose | "To create African expertise and leadership in vaccinology research and advocacy to significantly reduce vaccine preventable diseases over the next 15 years."[1] |
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Co-director | Shabir A. Madhi |
Co-director | Helen Rees |
Scientific co-ordinator | Clare Cutland |
| Website | Official website |
References
edit- ^ a b "Home". www.witsalive.co.za. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ Moïsi, Jennifer; Madhi, Shabir Ahmed; Rees, Helen (2019). "Vaccinology in sub-Saharan Africa". BMJ Global Health. 4 (5): e001363. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2018-001363. ISSN 2059-7908. PMC 6768329. PMID 31637022.
- ^ "Imprint Network - New Masters Programme in Vaccinology". www.imprint-network.co.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals: Professor Shabir A. Madhi". World Health Organization. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
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