Vaccines for Neglected Pathogens: Strategies, Achievements and Challenges: Focus on Leprosy, Leishmaniasis, Melioidosis and Tuberculosis

This book reviews successes and challenges in vaccine development for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), including Leprosy, Leishmaniasis, Meliodosis, and Tuberculosis, which affect millions worldwide. It provides expert knowledge and contributes to ending epidemics by complying with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the progress and ongoing challenges in vaccine development for a select group of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), namely Leprosy, Leishmaniasis, Meliodosis, and Tuberculosis. These diseases continue to afflict millions of people across affected regions worldwide, posing a significant burden to public health. Written by esteemed frontline researchers, the volume offers a deep exploration of various vaccine strategies, providing essential background information on biotechnological advancements, and also addressing the use of animal models in NTD therapeutics research. By consolidating state-of-the-art expert knowledge, the book makes a valuable contribution to the ultimate goal of ending the epidemics of neglected tropical diseases, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focuses on Health and Well-Being.

The book highlights the activities of the research network VALIDATE (Vaccine deveLopment for complex Intracellular neglecteD pAThogEns), which is funded by the Medical Research Council in the UK. The selection of these four NTDs for discussion in the book is based on their central focus within the VALIDATE research initiative.

This book is designed to appeal to a wide audience, including scientists and clinicians actively engaged in NTD research, as well as individuals with a background in biomedicine and a keen interest in vaccine development. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of NTD vaccines and contribute to the global effort to combat these debilitating diseases.

The book is published under an open access format, ensuring widespread accessibility and dissemination of knowledge to a global readership.

Weight: 539g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031243578
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023