Health
Federal government invests $6 million towards three Australian coronavirus vaccines, including one that uses a ‘needle-free system’ – SBS News
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says it is hoped the additional funding will expedite the development of a COVID-19 vaccine that can be deployed beyond Australia.
The federal government is investing almost $6 million in additional research and development for three Australian COVID-19 vaccines.
Under the funding from the Medical Research Future Fund, the University Of Melbourne will receive almost $3 million to develop two vaccine candidates.
The University of Sydney will also receive almost $3 million for a clinical trail to test the safety and effectiveness of a novel DNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.
“The rapid development of safe and effective COVID-19 v…
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