Issue 6

What's next for mRNA after COVID-19, and will there be any CDMOs left?

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LEAD STORY

What’s Next in mRNA After COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought its fair share of disruption and uncertainty; propelling biopharma-related topics into the public consciousness. The development of mRNA vaccines took centre stage. Investigated as potential treatments since the 1990s, companies like Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech gave them top billing. Though their time in the limelight was relatively short, the role that mRNA-based vaccines played in saving lives and nurturing the world back to normal has been widely acknowledged.

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FEATURED STORIES

FDA Approves New PAH Treatments: OPSYNVI® and Winrevair

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J&J Sues Ex-Employee Over Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets for Pfizer

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Lilly Reinforces Chinese Market Commitment Amidst US-China Biotech Tensions

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FDA Rejects Regeneron's Blood Cancer Therapy Odronextamab Pending More Data

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Novo Nordisk Acquires Cardior Pharmaceuticals to Boost Cardiovascular Pipeline

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Sanofi and Owkin Intensify AI Alliance to Revolutionize Immunology Drug Development

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BioNTech Faces NIH Default Notice Over COVID-19 Vaccine Royalties

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Moderna Broadens Horizon with Promising Trials for New Vaccines

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Bora Completes Acquisition of US-Based Upsher-Smith

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Illumina Nears Victory in ECJ Appeal Over Grail Merger and EU Fine

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AZ Expands Oncology Reach with Fusion Acquisition

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Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Layoffs at Mirati Following $5.8 Billion Acquisition

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Amgen's MariTide Challenges Weight Loss Drug Market with Innovative Approach and Promising Early Results

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Novo Holdings Joins Bidding War for India's Healthium Medtech, Heightening Competition

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The World's Most Expensive Drug Offers Hope for MLD Patients

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