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Manufacturing Flu Vaccine In Mexico: A Major Public Health And Technology Transfer Challenge, Roger Vinas

Vaccine Technology III

As Health partner of Mexican Public authorities initiative, Sanofi Pasteur is committed to build a Flu Bulk Vaccine Site, on Mexican soil, in order, for this country, to be self-sufficient for supplying seasonal vaccine and, especially,in case of a Flu Pandemic event. This presentation will give highlights on key drivers to consider while transferring this kind of Technology from Europe to Mexico: - Technology Transfer guidelines: stepwise process - Getting Permits/Authorizations - Looking for partners/Contractors: Engineering and Construction phases - Staffing ramp-up for Manufacturing (Production and Quality Control) start-up

Innovative Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines In Cuba: An Update, Luis Enrique Fernández

Vaccine Technology III

Worldwide cancer affects more than 10 million new people each year while other 22 million are living with this devastating disease.

Cancer vaccines are the newest weapon in the battle against this disease, specifically increasing body's natural abilities to halt tumour progression. Currently, 141 distinct projects are at different stages of clinical development.

The Cuban Biotech System of Institutions has been actively involved in this field for almost 20 years, resulting that 8 innovative therapeutic cancer vaccine projects are currently under clinical investigation.

The main focus of these projects is to impact the principal cancer localizations afecting Cuban population, like …