University of Guelph Researcher Developing Avian Bird Flu Vaccine
Dr. Fatemeh Fazel, a researcher at the University of Guelph, is dedicated to creating a vaccine to safeguard Canadian bird populations from avian influenza. Her work aims to combat the devastating impact of the virus on birds, with a focus on innovative solutions.
A research team at the University of Guelph is working to create a vaccine to protect Canadian bird populations against avian influenza. Dr. Fatemeh Fazel, originally from Iran, witnessed the devastating effects of avian flu on chickens and decided to pursue research in Guelph to combat the virus. She believes that innovative approaches are necessary to fight against the persistent avian influenza virus.
Unlike some countries that vaccinate birds, Canada currently culls infected flocks to control avian influenza outbreaks. Fazel aims to develop an mRNA vaccine that can be administered to birds through injection, nasal spray, or eggs before hatching. She emphasizes the importance of global collaboration in detecting and controlling the infection.
Fazel is optimistic that with current technologies, a vaccine could be developed in under two months.
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