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New collaboration helps advance research for Chagas disease

May 10, 2012

HOUSTON – (May 9, 2012) – Research efforts towards the development of a therapeutic vaccine for Chagas disease just got a significant boost through a new agreement between Baylor College of Medicine and SouthWest Electronic Energy Medical Research Institute.

Dr. F. Marc LaForce Receives 2012 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award

May 7, 2012

Dr. LaForce Honored for his Integral Role in Developing a New Meningitis Vaccine

Washington, D.C. - May 7, 2012 – Today, the Sabin Vaccine Institute presented its annual Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award to Dr. F. Marc LaForce for his integral role in developing a new meningitis vaccine, MenAfriVac™, which has the potential to prevent one million cases of disease and save 150,000 lives and up to $300 million in medical costs over the next decade.