rokotetutkimus
Rokotetutkimus is a Finnish term that translates to "vaccine research" in English. It denotes the scientific investigation and development of vaccines, encompassing all stages from discovery of antigenic targets to clinical trials and post‑marketing surveillance. The field integrates disciplines such as microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, epidemiology, and pharmacology. Researchers employ techniques ranging from traditional live‑attenuated and killed vaccines to modern recombinant protein subunits, viral vectors, DNA, and mRNA technologies.
Historically, the 19th‑century work of Louis Pasteur and Edward Jenner marked the beginnings of systematic vaccine
Key components of rokotetutkimus involve antigen identification, adjuvant selection, dosage optimization, safety profiling, and efficacy assessment.
Public health impact is evident in decreased incidence of vaccine‑preventable diseases such as polio, diphtheria, and