Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Development and Use of a Non-human Primate Model of Pertussis Disease and Transmission |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) towards the development and use of a non-human primate model of pertussis disease and transmission. The unique model helps to test novel vaccines and to understand host immunity. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Other
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2011 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NIAID |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
FDA |
