VIDO - USask
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The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals.
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What does Containment Level 4 (CL4) mean, and why is VIDO building this capacity in Saskatoon?
Learn what CL4 is, why it matters for Canada and how these facilities operate safely: www.vido.org/news/2026/co...
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Learn what CL4 is, why it matters for Canada and how these facilities operate safely: www.vido.org/news/2026/co...
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September 24, 2026 at 2:59 PM
What does Containment Level 4 (CL4) mean, and why is VIDO building this capacity in Saskatoon?
Learn what CL4 is, why it matters for Canada and how these facilities operate safely: www.vido.org/news/2026/co...
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
Learn what CL4 is, why it matters for Canada and how these facilities operate safely: www.vido.org/news/2026/co...
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
What does dual-use mean for Canadian life sciences?
Yesterday at #BIONATION2026, VIDO Director & CEO Dr. Volker Gerdts joined a panel exploring how biotech can contribute to Canada’s preparedness, security and sovereign capacity.
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Yesterday at #BIONATION2026, VIDO Director & CEO Dr. Volker Gerdts joined a panel exploring how biotech can contribute to Canada’s preparedness, security and sovereign capacity.
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September 23, 2026 at 6:47 PM
What does dual-use mean for Canadian life sciences?
Yesterday at #BIONATION2026, VIDO Director & CEO Dr. Volker Gerdts joined a panel exploring how biotech can contribute to Canada’s preparedness, security and sovereign capacity.
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Yesterday at #BIONATION2026, VIDO Director & CEO Dr. Volker Gerdts joined a panel exploring how biotech can contribute to Canada’s preparedness, security and sovereign capacity.
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Around 75 students tested their science skills at VIDO’s Amazing Biotech Race booth during Global Biotech Week!🧬
They classified pathogens from CL1–4 and used hidden powder + a black light to see how easily pathogens can spread.
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They classified pathogens from CL1–4 and used hidden powder + a black light to see how easily pathogens can spread.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Around 75 students tested their science skills at VIDO’s Amazing Biotech Race booth during Global Biotech Week!🧬
They classified pathogens from CL1–4 and used hidden powder + a black light to see how easily pathogens can spread.
@usask.ca
They classified pathogens from CL1–4 and used hidden powder + a black light to see how easily pathogens can spread.
@usask.ca
Congratulations to VIDO Principal Scientist Dr. Arinjay Banerjee on being named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40!
Congratulations to USask’s Dr. Arinjay Banerjee for being named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®
In only eight years, Banerjee has gone from a graduate student at
#USask to become a globally recognized researcher in zoonotic viruses @vido.org
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
In only eight years, Banerjee has gone from a graduate student at
#USask to become a globally recognized researcher in zoonotic viruses @vido.org
news.usask.ca/articles/res...
VIDO researcher named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® - News
Dr. Arinjay Banerjee’s (PhD) career could be described as meteoric.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations to VIDO Principal Scientist Dr. Arinjay Banerjee on being named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40!
VIDO is hiring a Research Technician to join Dr. Bettin’s research group studying how the immune system protects pigs from infectious diseases.
The research has future applications in vaccine and infectious disease research.
Learn more and apply: vido.org/careers/curr...
The research has future applications in vaccine and infectious disease research.
Learn more and apply: vido.org/careers/curr...
September 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
VIDO is hiring a Research Technician to join Dr. Bettin’s research group studying how the immune system protects pigs from infectious diseases.
The research has future applications in vaccine and infectious disease research.
Learn more and apply: vido.org/careers/curr...
The research has future applications in vaccine and infectious disease research.
Learn more and apply: vido.org/careers/curr...
Yesterday, we welcomed members of the Senate of Canada’s Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to VIDO to learn more about our research supporting animal health, food security and infectious disease preparedness.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Yesterday, we welcomed members of the Senate of Canada’s Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to VIDO to learn more about our research supporting animal health, food security and infectious disease preparedness.
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We were pleased to welcome Major-General Scott Malcolm, Canadian Armed Forces Surgeon General, and DND and DRDC colleagues to VIDO last week to discuss our research and capabilities supporting Canada’s health security.
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September 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We were pleased to welcome Major-General Scott Malcolm, Canadian Armed Forces Surgeon General, and DND and DRDC colleagues to VIDO last week to discuss our research and capabilities supporting Canada’s health security.
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@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
From AI to quantum computing, advanced tools are changing how infectious disease research gets done.
At VIDO, we’re using computing to narrow possibilities, focus lab testing and help accelerate vaccine and treatment research.
Read more: www.vido.org/news/2026/fa...
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At VIDO, we’re using computing to narrow possibilities, focus lab testing and help accelerate vaccine and treatment research.
Read more: www.vido.org/news/2026/fa...
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September 11, 2026 at 3:48 PM
From AI to quantum computing, advanced tools are changing how infectious disease research gets done.
At VIDO, we’re using computing to narrow possibilities, focus lab testing and help accelerate vaccine and treatment research.
Read more: www.vido.org/news/2026/fa...
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At VIDO, we’re using computing to narrow possibilities, focus lab testing and help accelerate vaccine and treatment research.
Read more: www.vido.org/news/2026/fa...
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Calling all lifelong learners! VIDO scientist Dr. Scott Napper is teaching a course on vaccines and infectious diseases through Saskatoon Seniors Continued Learning at @usask.ca.
Learn more: artsandscience.usask.ca/noncredit/ss...
Learn more: artsandscience.usask.ca/noncredit/ss...
September 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Calling all lifelong learners! VIDO scientist Dr. Scott Napper is teaching a course on vaccines and infectious diseases through Saskatoon Seniors Continued Learning at @usask.ca.
Learn more: artsandscience.usask.ca/noncredit/ss...
Learn more: artsandscience.usask.ca/noncredit/ss...
VIDO scientist Dr. Troy Sutton is an invited speaker at Options for the Control of Influenza in Washington, D.C. this week.
He shared research on H5N1 and what its evolution can tell us about how the virus spreads and causes disease.
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He shared research on H5N1 and what its evolution can tell us about how the virus spreads and causes disease.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
VIDO scientist Dr. Troy Sutton is an invited speaker at Options for the Control of Influenza in Washington, D.C. this week.
He shared research on H5N1 and what its evolution can tell us about how the virus spreads and causes disease.
@usask.ca
He shared research on H5N1 and what its evolution can tell us about how the virus spreads and causes disease.
@usask.ca
VIDO is hiring a Research Technician to join Dr. Anna Lacasta’s African swine fever research team. The role will support understanding the virus & developing vaccines & other countermeasures against this important animal disease.
Learn more and apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
Learn more and apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
September 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
VIDO is hiring a Research Technician to join Dr. Anna Lacasta’s African swine fever research team. The role will support understanding the virus & developing vaccines & other countermeasures against this important animal disease.
Learn more and apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
Learn more and apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
Welcome to Dr. Leonie Bettin, a new scientist at VIDO! 👋
Leonie’s research explores immune responses in pigs to help advance vaccines and animal health.
We’re excited to have her on the team!
@USaskResearch #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
Leonie’s research explores immune responses in pigs to help advance vaccines and animal health.
We’re excited to have her on the team!
@USaskResearch #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
September 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Welcome to Dr. Leonie Bettin, a new scientist at VIDO! 👋
Leonie’s research explores immune responses in pigs to help advance vaccines and animal health.
We’re excited to have her on the team!
@USaskResearch #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
Leonie’s research explores immune responses in pigs to help advance vaccines and animal health.
We’re excited to have her on the team!
@USaskResearch #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
VIDO is at #CBIC today!
Looking forward to connecting with producers and industry partners to support Canada’s livestock sector.
We're alongside our @usask.ca colleagues from the WCVM, LFCE and College of Agriculture and Bioresources showcasing the strength of USask research.
Stop by & say hi!
Looking forward to connecting with producers and industry partners to support Canada’s livestock sector.
We're alongside our @usask.ca colleagues from the WCVM, LFCE and College of Agriculture and Bioresources showcasing the strength of USask research.
Stop by & say hi!
August 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
New funding supports VIDO research on emerging viruses.
Dr. Bryce Warner @brycewarner1.bsky.social is advancing vaccines for high-consequence bunyaviruses, while Dr. Arinjay Banerjee @banerjeelab.ca is studying coronaviruses in bats.
Learn more: vido.org/news/2026/ci...
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Dr. Bryce Warner @brycewarner1.bsky.social is advancing vaccines for high-consequence bunyaviruses, while Dr. Arinjay Banerjee @banerjeelab.ca is studying coronaviruses in bats.
Learn more: vido.org/news/2026/ci...
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August 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM
New funding supports VIDO research on emerging viruses.
Dr. Bryce Warner @brycewarner1.bsky.social is advancing vaccines for high-consequence bunyaviruses, while Dr. Arinjay Banerjee @banerjeelab.ca is studying coronaviruses in bats.
Learn more: vido.org/news/2026/ci...
@usask.ca
Dr. Bryce Warner @brycewarner1.bsky.social is advancing vaccines for high-consequence bunyaviruses, while Dr. Arinjay Banerjee @banerjeelab.ca is studying coronaviruses in bats.
Learn more: vido.org/news/2026/ci...
@usask.ca
We’re recruiting a PhD student to join Dr. Aneesh Thakur’s lab at VIDO!
The project will focus on developing novel RNA vaccines for cattle and advancing vaccine innovation for animal health.
Apply: vido.applytojobs.ca/research/50203
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The project will focus on developing novel RNA vaccines for cattle and advancing vaccine innovation for animal health.
Apply: vido.applytojobs.ca/research/50203
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
August 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We’re recruiting a PhD student to join Dr. Aneesh Thakur’s lab at VIDO!
The project will focus on developing novel RNA vaccines for cattle and advancing vaccine innovation for animal health.
Apply: vido.applytojobs.ca/research/50203
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
The project will focus on developing novel RNA vaccines for cattle and advancing vaccine innovation for animal health.
Apply: vido.applytojobs.ca/research/50203
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
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Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for updates on infectious disease research, vaccine development, and how we’re helping protect human and animal health.
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Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for updates on infectious disease research, vaccine development, and how we’re helping protect human and animal health.
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August 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Want the latest from VIDO?
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for updates on infectious disease research, vaccine development, and how we’re helping protect human and animal health.
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Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for updates on infectious disease research, vaccine development, and how we’re helping protect human and animal health.
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High-containment research has resumed at VIDO following successful federal recertification and planned facility upgrades.
Thank you to our team and federal partners for helping us safely return to operations.
Learn more: www.vido.org/news/2026/vi...
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Thank you to our team and federal partners for helping us safely return to operations.
Learn more: www.vido.org/news/2026/vi...
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
August 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
High-containment research has resumed at VIDO following successful federal recertification and planned facility upgrades.
Thank you to our team and federal partners for helping us safely return to operations.
Learn more: www.vido.org/news/2026/vi...
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
Thank you to our team and federal partners for helping us safely return to operations.
Learn more: www.vido.org/news/2026/vi...
@usask.ca #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
Welcome to VIDO, Dr. Anna Lacasta!
As a new Principal Scientist, Dr. Lacasta will advance research to develop safe and effective vaccines against African swine fever, drawing on her expertise in immunology, virology and vaccine development. #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
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As a new Principal Scientist, Dr. Lacasta will advance research to develop safe and effective vaccines against African swine fever, drawing on her expertise in immunology, virology and vaccine development. #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
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July 21, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Welcome to VIDO, Dr. Anna Lacasta!
As a new Principal Scientist, Dr. Lacasta will advance research to develop safe and effective vaccines against African swine fever, drawing on her expertise in immunology, virology and vaccine development. #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
@usask.ca
As a new Principal Scientist, Dr. Lacasta will advance research to develop safe and effective vaccines against African swine fever, drawing on her expertise in immunology, virology and vaccine development. #HealthyPeopleHealthyAnimals
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This #NationalBisonWeek, we recognize bison’s cultural, historical and ecological importance.
VIDO is working with partners like Parks Canada to better understand bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in bison, helping support healthy wildlife populations and informed conservation.
📸 Christina Weese
VIDO is working with partners like Parks Canada to better understand bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in bison, helping support healthy wildlife populations and informed conservation.
📸 Christina Weese
July 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
This #NationalBisonWeek, we recognize bison’s cultural, historical and ecological importance.
VIDO is working with partners like Parks Canada to better understand bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in bison, helping support healthy wildlife populations and informed conservation.
📸 Christina Weese
VIDO is working with partners like Parks Canada to better understand bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in bison, helping support healthy wildlife populations and informed conservation.
📸 Christina Weese
A new resource is available for Canada’s pork sector from Swine Innovation Porc.
The Pork Research Hub brings swine research, technical resources, webinars, videos, podcasts and more into one searchable bilingual platform.
Explore the Hub: porkresearchhub.ca
#PorkResearchHub #SwineResearch
The Pork Research Hub brings swine research, technical resources, webinars, videos, podcasts and more into one searchable bilingual platform.
Explore the Hub: porkresearchhub.ca
#PorkResearchHub #SwineResearch
July 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
A new resource is available for Canada’s pork sector from Swine Innovation Porc.
The Pork Research Hub brings swine research, technical resources, webinars, videos, podcasts and more into one searchable bilingual platform.
Explore the Hub: porkresearchhub.ca
#PorkResearchHub #SwineResearch
The Pork Research Hub brings swine research, technical resources, webinars, videos, podcasts and more into one searchable bilingual platform.
Explore the Hub: porkresearchhub.ca
#PorkResearchHub #SwineResearch
VIDO is hiring for two new roles in Dr. Troy Sutton’s new lab.
We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician to support influenza research focused on transmission, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
Apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician to support influenza research focused on transmission, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
Apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
July 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
VIDO is hiring for two new roles in Dr. Troy Sutton’s new lab.
We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician to support influenza research focused on transmission, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
Apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician to support influenza research focused on transmission, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
Apply: www.vido.org/careers/curr...
Flu viruses can be unpredictable.
New VIDO research looks at how H5N1 and other flu viruses may interact with pigs, giving scientists important information to support future monitoring, risk assessment and preparedness.
Read more: journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10....
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New VIDO research looks at how H5N1 and other flu viruses may interact with pigs, giving scientists important information to support future monitoring, risk assessment and preparedness.
Read more: journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10....
@usask.ca
July 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Flu viruses can be unpredictable.
New VIDO research looks at how H5N1 and other flu viruses may interact with pigs, giving scientists important information to support future monitoring, risk assessment and preparedness.
Read more: journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10....
@usask.ca
New VIDO research looks at how H5N1 and other flu viruses may interact with pigs, giving scientists important information to support future monitoring, risk assessment and preparedness.
Read more: journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10....
@usask.ca
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Troy Sutton to VIDO as a Principal Scientist.
Dr. Sutton brings expertise in emerging influenza viruses, high-containment research, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
#WelcometoVIDO
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Dr. Sutton brings expertise in emerging influenza viruses, high-containment research, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
#WelcometoVIDO
@usask.ca
July 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Troy Sutton to VIDO as a Principal Scientist.
Dr. Sutton brings expertise in emerging influenza viruses, high-containment research, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
#WelcometoVIDO
@usask.ca
Dr. Sutton brings expertise in emerging influenza viruses, high-containment research, pandemic risk assessment and vaccine development for humans and animals.
#WelcometoVIDO
@usask.ca
VIDO was glad to take part in the @cepi.net CLN-PMN Joint Face-to-Face Meeting in Cape Town this week.
It was a great chance to connect with global lab partners and talk quality, biosecurity and sustainability, including through a panel on barriers and sustainability in lab work.
@usask.ca
It was a great chance to connect with global lab partners and talk quality, biosecurity and sustainability, including through a panel on barriers and sustainability in lab work.
@usask.ca
June 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
There’s still time to register for VIDO’s Community Liaison Committee Public Meeting on June 24 in Saskatoon!
Learn more about VIDO, biocontainment safety, and the role of the CLC in supporting public trust.
Register: vidoclcmeeting.eventbrite.com
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Learn more about VIDO, biocontainment safety, and the role of the CLC in supporting public trust.
Register: vidoclcmeeting.eventbrite.com
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VIDO Community Liaison Public Meeting 2026
The general public is invited to attend the VIDO Community Liaison Public Meeting
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June 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM
There’s still time to register for VIDO’s Community Liaison Committee Public Meeting on June 24 in Saskatoon!
Learn more about VIDO, biocontainment safety, and the role of the CLC in supporting public trust.
Register: vidoclcmeeting.eventbrite.com
@usask.ca
Learn more about VIDO, biocontainment safety, and the role of the CLC in supporting public trust.
Register: vidoclcmeeting.eventbrite.com
@usask.ca