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November 30, 2005 NORFOLK—Flu researchers at Eastern Virginia Medical School are recruiting volunteers to take part in a new investigational research trial to study the effectiveness of current influenza virus vaccines. The National Institutes of Health-sponsored study will determine why the current influenza vaccine works well in some people, but not in others, especially the elderly. Richard Drake, Ph.D., associate professor of microbiology and molecular cell biology; Yuping Deng, Ph.D., associate professor of internal medicine; and Stefan Gravenstein, M.D., professor of internal medicine and director of EVMS’ Glennan Center for Gerontology and Geriatrics, are directing this study. The results will be used to develop improved flu vaccines that are more effective in elderly people. For more information about participating in this research study, contact the Glennan Center at 446-7340. Top For more information, contact: Doug Gardner, Director of News and Publications EVMS Office of Institutional Advancement (757) 446-6070 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |