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Imperial Global Equitable vaccine

access and

development

Nearly one in five infants across the world does
not have access to vaccines, and almost one third
of deaths among children under five could be
Greater global collaboration to meet global grand challenges prevented through the use of vaccines. Imperial
is leading two major vaccine manufacturing hubs
Imperial Global to develop new technologies that can be quickly,
easily and affordably manufactured in the places
most vulnerable to infectious disease.

Our goal: We will be a convenor, collaborator and activity profiles that build on existing partnerships The Chanjo Hub is an African-led collaboration
partner of choice to facilitate the flow of ideas, talent and local needs and opportunities. designed to catalyze local research and
and innovation to tackle grand global challenges. innovation ecosystems in Kenya and Ghana
Imperial Global Singapore is a new presence in order to deliver vaccines for endemic and
Now: We are proud to be one of the world's most on Singapore’s CREATE campus initially exploring epidemic diseases in the region. The Future
international universities. Our global collaborations, the cyber security of medical devices. It will allow Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub is focused
discoveries and networks are transforming lives and us to develop significant new research and translation on disruptive technology that allows developing
creating opportunity in the UK and around the world. programmes with partners across South East countries to produce tailored vaccines within 100
Our global community brings people together to Asia, and support recruitment and career days of an identified outbreak or threat. Novel
contribute diverse perspectives, new ideas and fresh development activities. manufacturing programmes are currently being
approaches to solving complex problems. Our global developed with partners in Vietnam, Bangladesh
network of alumni, friends and collaborators amplify Imperial Global Ghana builds on established and South Africa.
our reach and impact. partnerships in medical diagnostics, sustainable
cities and entrepreneurship training. It will be a
International collaboration is in Imperial’s DNA knowledge hub that develops major programmes
and at the core of our research: our academics have across West Africa to increase the number, quality
forged research collaborations in over 190 countries. and impact of equitable STEMB partnerships with “There is a critical need for local
We enjoy strong bilateral research partnerships African stakeholders. It underlines our commitment
with universities and institutes including Technical to building long-term, equitable partnerships capacity to rapidly respond to
University of Munich, Nanyang Technological on the Continent. known and unknown threats in
University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Indian Imperial Global USA will strengthen our research key areas like infectious disease.
Institute of Science Bangalore, Tsinghua University partnerships with US academic and industrial The Imperial Global network
and Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique. partners and support our growing US alumni network
and student recruitment opportunities. will bring us closer to the people,
Next: Imperial Global will bring even more of our partners and potential solutions.
work to the world, and more of the world to our work, Imperial Global India will build Imperial’s profile
amplifying our impact through a network of hubs in and partnerships in an emerging scientific and This includes the critical area
strategic global cities. This network will demonstrate industrial superpower. The hub will strengthen Right: Professor Robin Shattock, Chair in Mucosal Infection and Immunity of vaccine access where a
our commitment to building long-term collaborations the important UK-India knowledge bridge to
with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders, enable STEMB talent to drive forward research, Ghana centre can support our
foster new high-impact partnerships with industry, education and innovation in key areas including major Africa-led Chanjo Hub
government and knowledge organisations, and clean technology, fintech and biosciences.
give us the opportunity to develop deeper links to accelerate global access to
with our alumni. Imperial Global will enhance our academic at the St Mary’s Hospital Campus. vaccinations and treatments.”
partnerships, access to talent, enterprise and
Our first hubs will be in Singapore, Ghana, the USA engagement. Most importantly, it will become
and India. They will share characteristics that draw a core part of our efforts to apply science for Professor Faith Osier, Chair,
on Imperial’s unique strengths but have different the good of humanity. Immunology and Vaccinology

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