USask to announce major global investment to spearhead pandemic preparedness research

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a significant investment announcement that will allow the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) to prepare the world for the next infectious disease crisis.

Researchers from VIDO, as well as a representative from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations’ (CEPI), will be available for interviews.

A livestream of the announcement can be viewed here: 
https://www.youtube.com/live/8DZeznv9Tz4?si=QdOnBSBIgP4O9LtZ

Event details:

When: Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11am SK time
Where: 120 Veterinary Road, Saskatoon. SK. 
Who:

  • Dr. Nicole Lurie, Executive Director of Emergency Preparedness, CEPI
  • The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of PrairiesCan
  • The Honourable Jamie Martins, MLA
  • The Honourable Cynthia Block, Mayor of Saskatoon
  • Dr. Baljit Singh, Vice-President Research, USask
  • Dr. Volker Gerdts, Director and CEO, VIDO

Interview and b-roll opportunities will be available following the event for attending media.

Media outlets are asked to RSVP attendance by Monday, January 27 at 9AM with Victoria Dinh if they plan to attend.

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For media inquiries, contact:

Victoria Dinh 
USask Media Relations   
306-966-5487 
victoria.dinh@usask.ca