A group of Hebrew University researchers who developed a new method for administering vaccines against flu and other diseases are among the recipients of this year’s Kaye Awards. The vaccines are administered through nasal drops or sprays. The university’s Yissum Research Development Company has applied for a patent for the new method and is in contact with international pharmaceutical companies with a view toward commercialization, a university statement said.
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