Host Immunity and Vaccine Design and Durability Against Swine Viral Diseases
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 November 2026 | Viewed by 212
Special Issue Editor
Interests: host immune response to viral infection/vaccination; virus suppression/evasion of host immunity; viral evolution in response to host immunity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on advancing our understanding of host immunity and vaccine development for swine viral diseases. We aim to highlight research that dissects the innate and adaptive immune responses elicited during infection, with emphasis on identifying protective immune correlates that can guide rational vaccine design. Contributions exploring how swine viruses suppress, evade, or modulate host immunity—including interference with antigen presentation, cytokine signaling, or innate sensing—are particularly encouraged, as these mechanisms remain major barriers to effective vaccination. We also welcome studies examining viral evolution under immune pressure, including how vaccination shapes viral genetic diversity, the emergence of escape variants, and long‑term epidemiological outcomes. By integrating immunology, virology, and vaccinology, this Special Issue seeks to promote innovative strategies and platforms capable of overcoming viral immune evasion tactics and improving vaccine durability, breadth, and field performance. Submissions may include original research, reviews, and methodological advances that contribute to the development of next‑generation vaccines for the swine industry.
Dr. Erin Elizabeth Schirtzinger
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- swine viral diseases
- host immune response
- vaccine efficacy and durability
- vaccine design
- immune correlates of protection
- vaccine-driven viral evolution
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