FOCUS: Japan aims to accelerate vaccine R&D through new gov't body

Japan aims to accelerate its vaccine research and development under a new government body after lagging behind other advanced countries in making vaccines available during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.The Strategic Center of Biomedical Advanced Vaccine Research and Development for Preparedness and Response was established in late March within the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development to promptly deliver safe and effective vaccines against infectious diseases on the government's priority list.The government also aims to contribute to the international community by…READ FULL ARTICLE