Rice University Secures $3.4 Million Grant to Develop Polio-Combating Vaccine

Rice University bioengineers have been awarded a $3.4 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a combination vaccine that integrates polio protection with five other childhood diseases. Led by Kevin McHugh, this innovative research aims to enhance vaccine accessibility and effectiveness, particularly in low-resource settings, contributing significantly to global health equity and the eradication of polio.