Novel Adjuvants and Delivery Technologies for Vaccine Development
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Vaccine Adjuvants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of effective vaccines is crucial in combating infectious and non-infectious diseases and enhancing public health. Novel adjuvants and delivery technologies are essential for optimizing vaccine efficacy, as they can significantly improve immune responses and broaden the protective effects of vaccines. This area of research is increasingly important, especially in the context of emerging pathogens and global health challenges, where traditional vaccine approaches may fall short.
This Special Issue aims to compile a collection of original research articles and reviews that explore innovative adjuvants and advanced delivery systems. We welcome submissions that encompass a range of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Innovative Adjuvant Development: Exploration of new adjuvants that enhance immune responses.
- Targeted Delivery Systems: Research on systems that improve the specificity of antigen delivery.
- Nanotechnology in Vaccines: Studies on the application of nanomaterials for vaccine formulation.
- Clinical Efficacy Studies: Reports on clinical trials evaluating novel adjuvants and delivery methods.
- Mechanisms of Action: Investigations into how adjuvants and delivery technologies influence immune pathways.
- Combination Vaccines: Research on using adjuvants and delivery systems in multi-antigen formulations.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mohammad N. Uddin
Dr. Bernadette D’Souza
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adjuvants
- vaccine delivery systems
- immunogenicity
- nanotechnology
- clinical trials
- antigen presentation
- formulation development
- vaccine efficacy
- mucosal immunity
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