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Global agreement on a pandemic preparedness plan came against all the odds. Now all parties must follow good intentions with concrete actions.

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Historic pandemic treaty is a triumph in a world being torn apart
Global agreement on a pandemic preparedness plan came against all the odds. Now all parties must follow good intentions with concrete actions.
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April 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The number of cases reported in Texas' historic measles outbreak has risen to 663 cases in 26 counties, as of April 29.

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More than 660 measles cases reported in Texas. Track the spread here.
Eleven of the 17 new cases of measles since Friday were reported in El Paso, according to Tuesday’s update.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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This brings the West Texas outbreak to 663 cases since its inception in late January.
Measles update: State of Texas reports 17 more cases
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April 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
VIVA #Fiesta! Happy Fiesta #SanAntonio to all. Texas Biomed kicked off this year's festivities with a fun afternoon complete with decorating contests, international foods, traditional favorites, games and more #SATX
April 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Last week, Texas Biomed and Southwest National Primate Research Center celebrated Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD). BRAD Day highlight the critical role lab animals play in advancing human and animal health #BRADDay2025
April 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Receiving a COVID-19 booster vaccine in the same arm as the first vaccine dose leads to a faster, more effective immune response than having it in the opposite arm.

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COVID vaccine works faster with both doses in the same arm
Quick immune responses could be key to establishing herd immunity in future pandemics.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our President & CEO, Dr. Larry Schlesinger joined fellow physician-scientists at this year's joint meeting of the Association of American Physicians, the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) last week.
April 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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A committee of independent vaccine experts voted to recommend lowering the age at which adults can get a vaccine against RSV, potentially opening up access to these vaccines for adults in their 50s who are at high risk.
Vaccine advisory panel recommends expanded RSV use, and two new vaccines
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Wednesday to recommend lowering the age at which adults can get a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus.
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April 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Texas Biomed is honored to be named a member institution of
the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology #TAMEST #Texas #TexasBiomed

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Texas Biomed joins TAMEST, state’s premier scientific academy - Texas Biomed
SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 3, 2025) -- The Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology, better known as TAMEST, has named Texas Biomedical
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April 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Researchers @texasbiomed.bsky.social are studying Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that affect millions each year: schistosomiasis 🪱, dengue & chikungunya 🦟. Progress has been made on #NTDs in the lab & the field - let's keep up the momentum! #BeatNTDs #UniteActEliminate
April 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Researchers at Texas Biomed and @pennvetwdc.bsky.social pinpointed how infected cells help or hinder #Ebola virus, offering new targets for host-directed therapies. The finding, published in @natcomms.nature.com, could have implications for other viruses from #HIV to #influenza.

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Potential targets for Ebola therapy identified - Texas Biomed
Researchers at Texas Biomed and University of Pennsylvania have pinpointed how infected cells help or hinder replication and spread of Ebola virus – offering new targets for host-directed therapies de...
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April 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM