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Influenza Vaccines R&D Roadmap (IVR) Initiative

Improving seasonal vaccines and advancing the development of universal and broadly protective vaccines

Universal Influenza Vaccine Technology Landscape

A database of novel vaccines in the R&D pipeline

Updated March 6, 2026
View information on universal, broadly protective, and next-generation influenza vaccine candidates in development

R&D Progress Tracker

An interactive tool to monitor R&D progress

Updated February 16, 2026
Explore recent R&D activities addressing the IVR goals and tracking progress toward improved influenza vaccines 

The Roadmap

A strategic framework to advance influenza vaccine R&D

Updated July 2025
View the revised and updated IVR goals and milestones 

About the IVR Initiative

Project leadership, expertise, and publications

Check here for background information on IVR staff; experts serving on the IVR steering group and taskforce; and IVR publications, newsletters, and reports  

Sabin Media Library

The Influenzer Initiative

View video and audio materials developed by the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Influenzer Initiative to catalyze innovation and collaboration in the development of universal influenza vaccines

Funding Dashboard

A tool to track investments related to influenza vaccine R&D

Explore an interactive dashboard summarizing publicly available data on funding aligned with the IVR goals and milestones

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