Senate Initiative to Spur Vaccine Research and Development

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) homepage with the story.:

"The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) applauds Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) for introducing S. 1698, 'The Vaccines for a New Millennium Act of 2005,' which calls for greater resources and incentives to spur research and development of new preventive technologies to address global killers such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The increased funding, innovative financing mechanisms, tax credits, and improved regulatory procedures envisioned in this bill are key components of a comprehensive effort to accelerate product development for these diseases. "

Read Senatory Lugar's announcement.

Read Senator Kerry's announcement.