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ZyCoV-D becomes world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine for COVID-19
Zydus’ ZyCoV-D received emergency use authorisation (EUA) in India, becoming the world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine for COVID-19.
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Low-cost plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine to be developed for developing countries
Researchers are developing a low-cost plant virus based COVID-19 vaccine to be produced in Botswana for pandemic prevention in developing countries.
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ebook: Waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19-related interventions and technologies: a comprehensive guide
This ebook explores the intellectual property rights waiver for COVID-19 treatments, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies, its potential ramifications for the drug development industry and potential solutions for overcoming COVID-19 vaccination inequalities.
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Moderna to bring mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility to Canada
Moderna and the Canadian government are collaborating to build an mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Canada.
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FDA Fast Track designation given to mRNA RSV vaccine
Moderna’s mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate, mRNA-1345, gains Fast Track designation in adults over 60 years old.
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BioNTech to develop and supply mRNA malaria vaccine
Collaborating with global partners BioNTech will work to develop a safe and effective malaria vaccine and set up its sustainable supply for the African continent.
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Has the threat of waiving COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property rights had its desired effect?
In this final article on the TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and technologies, EPR’s Hannah Balfour considers whether it is the correct strategy to overcome COVID-19 treatment inequalities and explores other options.
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EPR Podcast Episode 3 – Inhaled and intranasal drug formulations and delivery – Dr Bill Williams, University of Texas
Join Dr Bill Williams as he discusses formulation for inhaled and intranasal drug delivery and goes into detail about thin film freezing, a novel powder formulation technique he developed.
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First people dosed with a quadrivalent seasonal flu mRNA vaccine
The Phase I/II trial will assess the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of Moderna’s mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine.
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Novel COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in Canadian trial
Phase I data shows VBI-2902a induced neutralisation and antibody titres up to five times that of people who had recovered from COVID-19 infection.
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What are the challenges in developing and delivering lipid nanoparticle mRNA-based vaccines?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the emergence of RNA vaccine technology has enabled rapid development of critical vaccines. Traditional vaccine production methods makerapid development challenging, requiring cell line production of viral proteins and laborious purification development, which requires extensive effort and long timelines. RNA…
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2021
Articles in this in-depth focus discuss the development and delivery challenges associated with mRNA vaccine technology and explore how investing in the off-patent drug sector can benefit both pharma innovation and patient care.
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Additional $12mn to fund further development of Marburg virus vaccine
BARDA has awarded more funding to Public Health Vaccines to support the development of a virally vectored vaccine against Marburg virus infections.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 3 2021
In this journal, features on the current regulatory positions on nitrosamine impurities, how investing in off-patent medicines can help drive innovation and why new regulations could lead to a biosimilar boom in the UK. Other articles include an exploration of the challenges in developing and delivering lipid nanoparticle mRNA-based vaccines,…
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mRNA-based therapeutic cancer vaccine enters Phase II trial
BioNTech is evaluating its investigational therapeutic mRNA-based cancer vaccine, BNT111, in combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab) for the treatment of melanoma.
