Singapore, April 24 -- Norway-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the Pasteur Network (PN), in Paris, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand collaboration on epidemic and pandemic preparedness, vaccine research, manufacturing and innovation.

CEPI and PN will work together to enhance regional capacity in vaccine research and development, clinical trials, biosafety and biosecurity, laboratory science, and manufacturing in support of equitable vaccine access.

The partnership ultimately seeks to advance shared objectives in epidemic and pandemic preparedness for rapid and equitable access to vaccines during future public health emergencies. It will bring together CEPI's vaccine development exp...