Cluster 1 - Health (Single stage - 2027/1) · Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential

This topic aims at supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination "Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden". To that end, proposals under this topic should aim to deliver results that are directed at, tailored towards and contributing to all the following expected outcomes: • The scientific and clinical communities have a better understanding of and access to experimental antivirals for the prevention and…

Infectious diseases remain a major threat to health and health security in the EU and globally. Viral disease emergence is already being accelerated by climate change, and thus a proactive approach to the development of antiviral prophylactics and therapeutics in preparedness for future infectious disease outbreaks is needed. The availability of antivirals targeting conserved viral or host mechanisms would provide a critical preparedness measure against future health…