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Building an mRNA giant: Moderna’s 7 priorities for 2023

By Rachel Arthur

mRNA pioneer Moderna wants to grow and thrive past its initial COVID-19 vaccine success. “To continue to build the best version of Moderna, we have established seven priorities for 2023,” says CEO Stephane Bancel: as the company outlines goals that range...

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FDA decision on Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine expected by August

By Rachel Arthur

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted Pfizer’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for its maternal RSV vaccine under priority review. If approved, the vaccine will become the first RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect against RSV...

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FDA expected to make decision on GSK’s RSV vaccine in May

By Rachel Arthur

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review to GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) older adult vaccine candidate with a decision expected in May 2023: which could make it the first vaccine approved against the virus.

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Pfizer acquires RSV therapeutic candidates

By Rachel Arthur

Pfizer will acquire ReViral, a privately-held clinical-stage company which is focused on novel antiviral therapeutics for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for up to $525m.

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Moderna initiates Phase 3 trial for RSV vaccine candidate

By Rachel Arthur

Moderna has initiated the Phase 3 portion of its pivotal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine trial: looking towards its ultimate goal to combine the vaccine with its COVID-19 and flu boosters into a single dose booster.