The Latest Breaking News from Moderna

How drug companies are sidestepping the WHO's technology transfer hub in Africa

Pharmaceutical company Moderna announced on 7 March 2022 that it would develop a site in Kenya to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines. The company holds much of the key intellectual property relating to the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines. Due to their higher efficacy, mRNA vaccines are the preferred option in developed countries.…

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2022

Moderna co-founder Robert Langer: ‘I wanted to use my chemical engineering to help people’

The celebrated US scientist and inventor on not being in it for the money, why diversity improves problem-solving, and his dedication to exercising

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022

University of Queensland researchers partner with Moderna to create fast-tracked, potentially 'game-changing' vaccines

Queensland researchers are set to partner with biotechnology company Moderna to fast-track the development of vaccines against some of the world's biggest health threats.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022

'This Stock Could Easily Go To $200': Why Josh Brown Bought Moderna Shares

Ritholtz Wealth Management's Josh Brown has managed to successfully catch another falling knife — at least short term. 

Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022

Former Moderna Vice President Joins Psychedelics Company In Phase 3 Trials For Ecstasy

Michael Mullette, a former Moderna (NASDAQ:MNRA) vice president is taking a senior leadership position in the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation, a biotech company in the psychedelics sector. The MAPS PCB is a for-profit company wholly owned by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, a nonprofit founded in 1986 to advance patient…

Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022

US company Moderna signs agreement to build Covid vaccine factory in Kenya

US vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it would build its first mRNA jab-manufacturing facility in Africa after signing an agreement with Kenya's government to produce up to 500 million doses a year.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2022

Moderna Plans Vaccines Against 15 Pathogens With Future Pandemic Potential

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) plans to develop and begin testing vaccines targeting 15 pathogens identified as the biggest public health risk by WHO and CEPI by 2025. The Company also said it would permanently wave its COVID-19 vaccine patents for shots intended for certain low- and middle-income countries. At its global public health strategy,…

Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Moderna Outlines Steps For mRNA Tech Advancement, Voyager-Novartis Strike Licensing Deal, Valneva Reports Positive Chikungunya Shot Readout

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022

Moderna To Set Up mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Facility In Kenya

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) would set up a manufacturing facility in Kenya, its first in Africa, to produce messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, including COVID-19 shots. Moderna expects to invest about $500 million in the Kenyan facility and supply as many as 500 million doses of mRNA vaccines to the continent each year.  It also…

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

Moderna signs with Kenya for first mRNA facility in Africa

Moderna says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government for the drugmaker's first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022