COVID-19 vaccine race: Australian scientists one step closer in quest to find a cure for coronavirus <br /> <br />As researchers and vaccine makers across the world continue the hunt for a safe and effective vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection, scientists at the University of Queensland (UQ) are a step closer in the quest to find a cure for COVID-19. <br /> <br />Queensland researchers have signed a landmark partnership with pharmaceutical giant CSL - a major step forward in the global race for a COVID-19 jab. <br /> <br />The scientists hope to make up to 100 million doses of the vaccine by the end of next year. <br /> <br />The deal between Queensland researchers, CSL and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) occurs after the UQ vaccine produced promising results in the laboratory tests. <br /> <br />Early preclinical trials showed that UQ experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced high levels of antibodies that can neutralise the virus. <br /> <br />If clinical trials are successful, the UQ vaccine is expected to
