Vaccine and Diagnostic Technologies: Promising Solutions for Animal Health

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue “Vaccine and Diagnostic Technologies: Promising Solutions for Animal Health” focuses on advancing the science and innovation needed to strengthen animal health, productivity, and global biosecurity. Infectious diseases continue to pose a significant threat to livestock, companion animals, and wildlife, presenting serious challenges to animal welfare, food security, and the One Health framework. The current outbreak of avian influenza in the US shows how important it is to have strong diagnostic and vaccine technologies that can quickly find, control, and prevent future outbreaks. This Special Issue will showcase cutting-edge research and emerging technologies that redefine how we diagnose, prevent, and control animal diseases.

We welcome innovative approaches that explore next-generation vaccines and diagnostic platforms designed to enhance precision, speed, and cost-effectiveness. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Novel vaccine development, including recombinant, subunit, mRNA, DNA, and virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines;
• Adjuvant discovery and immune modulation strategies;
• Diagnostic assay innovation, such as biosensors, CRISPR-based tools, nanotechnology-assisted diagnostics, and point-of-care platforms;
• DIVA (Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals) technologies and surveillance systems;
• Host–pathogen interactions and immune correlates of protection;
• Integration of artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and omics approaches for vaccine and diagnostic design.

By bringing together experts in veterinary microbiology, immunology, virology, biotechnology, molecular biology, and One Health, this Special Issue will promote translational research that bridges bench-to-field applications. Collectively, these contributions will foster collaboration, inspire novel ideas, and accelerate the development of impactful technologies that advance animal health and global disease preparedness.

Dr. Dhruv Desai
Guest Editor

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