In the labs, researchers are testing different vaccines. Dr. Sharif is looking for the perfect bird flu vaccine—one that is affordable, effective, and prevents virus shedding. From mRNA technology to egg-injected vaccines, each method has pros and cons.
Other U of G experts like Dr. Scott Weese and Dr. Zvonimir Poljak study how the disease spreads, while others focus on improving outbreak response systems through the One Health approach.
“We need the support of governments – federal, provincial and territorial,” said Dr. Shayan Sharif. “In the meantime, what we can do as researchers is de-silo our activities and work together. The virus certainly cannot be conquered if we work alone.”
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Photo Caption: Photo caption: Dr. Shayan Sharif and his lab team, left to right: Dr. Fatemeh Fazel, Janan Shoja Doost, Maya Dayoub, Dr. Shayan Sharif, Dr. Nitish Boodhoo, Marzieha Soltani Koupaei and Mina Khoshbazm Farimeni