NSERC Prizes
Synergy Award for Innovation

Jianhong Wu, Sergey Krylov, Derek Wilson

York University distinguished research professors Jianhong Wu and Sergey Krylov together with Research Chair Derek Wilson have created a research and development ecosystem at the forefront of efforts to revolutionize drug and vaccine development and distribution. Collaborating closely with industry partners, particularly Sanofi Canada, the team has embarked on a mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drug and vaccine development. Their work addresses critical bioanalytical challenges in early-stage drug development and aims to provide essential health economic data necessary for informed decision-making in pharmaceutical markets.

This collaboration underscores the transformative potential of interdisciplinary partnerships in advancing public health. Through innovative bioanalytical technologies and mathematical models, the team’s research has significantly accelerated the drug development process, offering new insights into vaccine risks, deployment strategies, and uptake patterns. This pioneering approach not only supports Canada's biomanufacturing sector, but has also influenced strategies for industrial partners internationally.

In the future, the team’s research promises to streamline pharmaceutical innovation, ensuring faster, more cost-effective development of vaccines and therapeutics that meet global health challenges head-on.

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