Vaccines, Vaccination and Immunization

Vaccine Clinical Trials and Evaluation

This session will focus on the clinical evaluation of vaccine candidates from early-stage studies through large-scale clinical trials and post-authorization assessment. Topics will include trial design, participant recruitment, endpoints, immunogenicity, efficacy, effectiveness, safety monitoring, and statistical evaluation. Researchers will discuss lessons from clinical development programmes and approaches for generating reliable evidence for vaccine decision-making. The session will also examine challenges associated with conducting trials across different populations, geographical regions, and healthcare settings. Discussions may cover adaptive trial designs, real-world evidence, post-marketing studies, and long-term monitoring. The session will provide a valuable platform for clinical researchers, epidemiologists, regulatory professionals, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare experts to exchange knowledge about advancing vaccine candidates through evidence-based clinical development.