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RVAC and University of Pennsylvania to develop mRNA vaccines

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RVAC Medicines has announced a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) for the discovery and development of mRNA vaccines. The mRNA vaccine candidates will help reduce the chances of autoimmune responses that might lead to allergic conditions or serious autoimmune diseases.

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The one-shot cervical cancer vaccine paradigm

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On December 20, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its recommendations for cervical cancer vaccines in a bid to boost vaccination coverage. Several cervical cancer vaccines are currently approved, including Merck’s nonavalent vaccine Gardasil 9 and GSK’s bivalent vaccine Cervarix.

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Pharma Fix: The quest for the next tuberculosis vaccine

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Since the first human administration of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine in 1921, no one has been able to successfully follow the vaccine’s path to become the next approved vaccine to tackle tuberculosis (TB). However, as the TB-related death toll remains high, the global need for another vaccine is steadily rising.

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Race to the finish: pharma edges closer to approval with RSV vaccines

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RSV researchers at major pharmaceutical companies are currently working to develop new RSV drugs to beat future waves of RSV infection and gain the first RSV vaccine FDA approval. Pharmaceutical companies are pushing to develop drugs and vaccines for RSV with these populations in mind.

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Sanofi and Queensland collaborate to build $190m research facility

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With the establishment of this Translational Science Hub, Queensland is set to become an international messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine hub. With an initial focus on enchaining mRNA technology and developing a vaccine for Chlamydia, the research at the hub is anticipated to commence in the first quarter of next year.

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Liminatus Pharma enters SPAC merger deal with Iris Acquisition

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A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, Liminatus focuses on the development of new therapies for cancer that utilises the immune system of the body to detect and fight cancer cells. The GCC Vaccine is being analysed in Phase II clinical trials. The boards of directors of both companies have granted approval for the merger.

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Meet the company on a mission to transform research and advance healthcare

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The capabilities of Viroclinics and DDL allowed us to rapidly test repurposed drugs, new vaccines and antiviral solutions for the prevention and treatment of patients affected by COVID-19 in 2020. A lot of unique assays have already been added to a common portfolio and colleagues from both businesses are working well together.