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. 2005 Feb;2(2):e25.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020025. Epub 2005 Jan 18.

The Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise: scientific strategic plan

Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise

The Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise: scientific strategic plan

Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise. PLoS Med. 2005 Feb.

Abstract

The development of an HIV vaccine remains one of the most difficult challenges confronting biomedical research today. A new international collaboration shares its plan to address the challenge

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exist. Most of the authors hold directive or managerial positions in agencies and organizations conducting or supporting HIV vaccine research and development.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Adults and Children Estimated to Be Living With HIV as of the End of 2004 (Total: 39.4 [35.9–44.3] million)
(Map: UNAIDS/WHO)
Figure 2
Figure 2. Estimated Number of Adults and Children Newly Infected with HIV during 2004 (Total: 4.9 [4.3–6.4] million)
(Map: UNAIDS/WHO)
Figure 3
Figure 3. Estimated Adult and Child Deaths from AIDS during 2004 (Total: 3.1 [2.8–3.5] million)
(Map: UNAIDS/WHO)
Figure 4
Figure 4. A Possible Model to Address Key Scientific Questions through an Appropriate Organizational Infrastructure
(Courtesy of John Mascola; illustration: Giovanni Maki)
Figure 5
Figure 5. A Possible Model for a Comprehensive Global Laboratory Network for the Standardized Assessment of Humoral Immune Responses
(Courtesy of David Montefiori; illustration: Giovanni Maki)
Figure 6
Figure 6. Proposed Organizational Structure of the Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise (Illustration: Giovanni Maki)
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