Vaccines for Porcine Diseases
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 215
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal molecular virology; development and standardization of pathogen and antibody detection methods; recombinant live vector vaccines and biosafety evaluation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Porcine diseases continue to threaten global animal health, food security, and economic stability. While vaccination remains the cornerstone of disease prevention and control, traditional platforms often face limitations in terms of safety, efficacy, and adaptability to evolving pathogens. Recent breakthroughs in biotechnology combined with deepened insights into host–pathogen interactions and porcine immunology, are critical to optimizing vaccine performance.
To address urgent gaps in porcine vaccinology, we invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation to combat current and emerging threats. This initiative aligns with Vaccines’ mission to advance high-impact research on vaccine design, immune mechanisms, and clinical applications. By fostering collaboration among researchers, veterinarians, and industry experts, this collection aims to accelerate the development of sustainable solutions for porcine disease control.
We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Next-generation vaccine development—mRNA, DNA, or viral-vectored vaccines; multivalent vaccines for cross-protection against diverse strains; and structural biology-guided antigen design.
- Immune mechanisms and adjuvant innovation—novel delivery routes; as well as adjuvant development; and cellular, humoral, and mucosal immunity.
- Pathogen-specific challenges—virulence factors and vaccine candidate targets, as well as strategies for universal vaccine design.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xiaohu Wang
Dr. Lizette M. Cortes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vaccine development
- immune mechanisms
- adjuvants
- global animal health
- porcine diseases
- vaccine candidate targets
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