State-of-the-Art Vaccine Design
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Interests: production of designer proteins that contain a large number immunological elements chosen for diverse biomedical applications including serodiagnostics, vaccines and directed antibody production
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Research in vaccine design has made significant progress in recent years, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance their efficacy, safety, and accessibility. One major advancement is the use of nucleic acids, such as mRNA and DNA technology, to directly produce the desired antigen within the recipient’s body. Next-generation vaccines, including viral vectors, protein subunits, and nanoparticle-based formulations, are being investigated to stimulate strong, long-lasting immune responses involving B- and T-cells. Computational biology and artificial intelligence are also revolutionizing vaccine design by identifying new antigen targets and optimizing vaccine candidates. Synthetic biology has an important role in developing new adjuvants and delivery systems to enhance vaccine effectiveness. Additionally, efforts are underway to create universal vaccines targeting influenza, coronaviruses, and others providing broader protection against diverse strains. We are inviting submissions for this Special Issue to showcase the latest developments in vaccine design. Research areas can cover all aspects related to advancing knowledge in vaccine development and improving their performance.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. D. William Provance, Jr.
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vaccine
- adjuvant
- recombinant antigen
- synthetic biology
- vaccine delivery systems
- universal vaccines
- immunity
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