Researchers develop LASSARAB vaccine candidate for Lassa fever with preclinical success, pending phase 1 trial.

Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Maryland have created a new vaccine candidate, LASSARAB, to combat Lassa fever, a severe disease endemic to West Africa with significant mortality rates. In preclinical studies, LASSARAB effectively prevented severe cases and utilized a deactivated rabies virus platform, providing dual protection against both viruses. A phase 1 clinical trial is slated for November, following FDA approval.

September 12, 2024
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