SPP-ARC

Striving for Pandemic Preparedness — The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Research Consortium

Enabling rapid responses to emerging pathogens

The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ has made substantial investments in support of research and training in infectious diseases. These resources were instrumental in the development of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥’s scientific response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in spite of progress, it is evident that dangerous viruses will not disappear. The Government of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ awarded the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ a $55.1m grant to develop a research and training program that helps to address this problem. With this grant, scientists at the U of A founded SPP-ARC; Striving for Pandemic Preparedness - The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Research Consortium.

MISSION

Prepare for Pandemics

Establish capabilities to discover, develop and assess vaccines and antivirals for better protection against emerging pathogens

VISION

Enable Rapid Responses

Support clinical trials and the approval of effective medical countermeasures in the next pandemic

SPP-ARC Events

SPP-ARC in the News

Researchers devise a quicker, more efficient way to make life-saving molecules

Improved method for creating nucleoside analogues opens the door to discovering countless treatments for everything from cancer to viral diseases.

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SPP-ARC POLICY PAPERS

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RE: Avian influenza and use of the H5N1 vaccine to prevent zoonotic infection in Canada

We consider that a multipronged approach to pandemic preparedness is warranted and should include access to.....