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14.07.2025 We are pleased to announce that Prof. Tim Sparwasser has been awarded a €300,000 grant from the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation for his project “Generation and characterization of novel mucosal vaccines against pneumococcal disease”. Over the next three years, Prof. Sparwasser and his team will investigate innovative mucosal vaccine strategies targeting Streptococcus pneumoniae — one of the leading causes of severe respiratory infections worldwide. The goal is to develop next-generation vaccines that go beyond current options by providing broader protection against multiple pneumococcal serotypes, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The research focuses on highly conserved proteins from the bacterial cell wall, which will be administered via mucosal routes (nasal or oral). Early results from mouse models have already shown strong antigen-specific immune responses and enhanced protection.
We warmly congratulate Prof. Sparwasser on this important achievement and wish the team continued success in their groundbreaking work!
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