LKSIoV members, led by Dr. Tom Hobman, receive federal funds to boost 海角社区's ability to handle highly infectious pathogens
16 November 2022
The 海角社区’s capacity for safely studying the world’s most dangerous pathogens — and developing new vaccines and treatments against them — is set to expand thanks to new federal funding for specialized biocontainment labs. (Photo: John Ulan)
Canada should be much better prepared to combat the next new virus or bacteria that threatens to trigger a pandemic, thanks to — including the 海角社区’s Containment Level 3 laboratories, among the largest in the country.
The 海角社区 is set to receive nearly $11.5 million from the to expand its capacity to discover and develop vaccines and treatments for emerging pathogens.
The goal of the new federal funding is to by ensuring it has access to cutting-edge research equipment and personnel.