UKHSA unveils VDEC in ‘step change’ for UK’s growing vaccine capabilities

UKHSA unveils VDEC in ‘step change’ for UK’s growing vaccine capabilities The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today unveiled its world-leading Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC), which is building on its pandemic legacy and helping develop life-saving new vaccines for the UK and worldwide.

The centre is situated at the UKHSA’s Porton Down site, where it is co-located with other services delivered separately by partners including the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

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