On 22^nd May 2023, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) launched the first Advanced Vaccinology course (TIVaC). The course will provide a comprehensive overview of vaccine development, including antigen design, immune response, clinical trials and regulatory approvals. Inaugurating the session, Prof Pramod Garg, Executive Director, THSTI emphasized the role of vaccination for pandemic preparedness. The participants for this course have come from different organizations that include government institutes, research organizations, universities, hospitals and industries.