India, now member of Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN)

India, now member of Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN)

• India has recently become a member of the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN), a global collaboration aimed at testing vaccines during pandemic and epidemic disease outbreaks. The CLN, which is part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), consists of 15 partner facilities from 13 countries.
• India, known for its expertise in medical research, has joined the Centralized Laboratory Network. The Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) is among the new members contributing to the global efforts in testing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases.
• The primary objective of the CLN is to conduct rigorous testing of potential vaccines during pandemics and epidemic outbreaks. By establishing standardized methods and materials, the CLN ensures that vaccine candidates are evaluated rapidly and accurately, identifying the most promising options for further development.

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Published date : 02 Jun 2023 05:47PM