Global consortium funded with $60M by Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome to fast-track antibiotic discovery.

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2026.01.22 05:02
A total of $60 million has been invested by philanthropic partners to facilitate collaborative research aimed at expediting the development of new antibiotics. This initiative, which involves the Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Wellcome, seeks to address the pressing need for next-generation antibiotics. The investment will support research efforts in Seattle, Copenhagen, and London.