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Building a better vaccine: Study IDs expanded, role of flu antibodies in preventing transmission

Findings suggest future vaccines use natural antibodies to target both infection and spread

Today’s influenza vaccines primarily prevent infection in individuals, but new research led by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur suggests that incorporating antibodies generated after infection could lead to more powerful vaccines by also reducing person-to-person transmission.

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On the Heights: July 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

Scott Greer

How politics shapes public health systems around the world

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Scott Greer on democracy, trust and health policy

Scott Greer, professor of Health Management and Policy and Global Public Health, sees the world of health policy through a nuanced political lens. A political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, he explores how different countries navigate complex health challenges and political systems.