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Preeti Jain

Information Scientist

Bio

Preeti Jain holds a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Bundelkhand University, India, and earned her Ph.D. in Animal Science from the Central Avian Research Institute, India, in 2009. With 14 years of experience in infectious disease research and national health programs, she brings a strong foundation in clinical research and public health to CAS Insights. She previously served as a Research Officer at ICMR–National AIDS Research Institute, India, leveraging her expertise to advance critical health initiatives.

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Ebola: How it continues to challenge modern outbreak science

As a new Ebola outbreak emerges, research into this devastating disease continues to accelerate. Discover how scientists are developing vaccines and therapeutics while confronting the challenge of sustaining innovation between crises.
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Hantavirus: How climate change may be increasing disease risk

Hantavirus, a rodent-borne RNA virus with case fatality rates up to 40%, is reshaping zoonotic disease risk amid environmental change and global mobility.
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Shifting climate, spreading insects: The rising burden of vector-borne diseases

Vector-borne diseases are spreading to new regions as climate change intensifies, and public health systems need more treatment options to limit the impacts.
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Point-of-care testing: faster diagnosis, easier access to care

Point-of-care testing goes beyond pandemic-era viral infection tests to bring faster diagnostics for infectious diseases, chronic conditions, cancer, and more.
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Nipah virus explained: Risks, realities, and the hope from new research

New Nipah cases in India have renewed focus on a high‑fatality zoonotic threat shaped by complex spillover dynamics, severe neurological disease, and limited medical countermeasures. Meanwhile, global efforts in diagonistcs, therapeutics, and vaccines are accelerating.
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Improving animal health with gut microbiome therapeutics

We know the gut microbiome is vital for human health, and new breakthroughs are now reducing antibiotic resistance and improving overall health in animals.
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Theranostics: How nuclear medicine is changing precision oncology

Nuclear medicine's theranostics approach enables "see it, treat it" cancer therapy using the same agents for diagnosis and treatment. Investment tripled to $14.86B in 2024 as these precision treatments move to early-stage care.
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Are MAIT cells the future of CAR-T immunotherapy?

MAIT cells are a relatively new discovery compared to other types of unconventional T cells, and researchers are making progress using them as “off-the-shelf” immunotherapies.
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The future of mRNA vaccines beyond COVID-19

COVID-19 was the catalyst for large-scale mRNA vaccine development. Read about how this technology is now on a long-term path of to address a range of challenging diseases.
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New technologies to combat counterfeit drugs

Advanced packaging and on-drug labeling are new technologies to fight counterfeit drugs
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CAR-T cell therapy drives breakthroughs for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and more

While CAR-T cell therapy is mostly used for cancers, it has shown promising results in treating autoimmune diseases, HIV, and more
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Sensors drive better safety and performance

Science and wearable tech go hand in hand to provide athletes with precise, personalized information to improve their performance.
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Latest developments in the global mpox outbreak

With recent headlines on monkeypox, learn more about the research landscape, scientific profiles, and currently available therapies. A deeper understanding of the published science enables clarity and insight on this emerging news story.
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The latest sports technology innovations enhancing athletic performance

How do science and sportswear fit together? Explore the innovations in fabrics and materials that are creating sportswear that help athletes boost their performance.
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