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Alzheimer’s vaccine granted Fast Track designation

European Pharmaceutical Review

AC Immune SA has received Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its anti-amyloid beta (Abeta) active immunotherapy vaccine candidate for Alzheimer’s disease. The anti-Abeta therapy “specifically targets the most toxic forms of Abeta” according to Dr Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA.

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RVAC and University of Pennsylvania to develop mRNA vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

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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Moderna’s mRNA vaccine along with Keytruda obtains PRIME designation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Moderna has announced that its cancer vaccine mRNA-4157/V940 along with Keytruda secured the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Priority Medicines (PRIME) scheme designation for the adjuvant treatment of high-risk stage III/IV melanoma patients after complete resection.

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AI-derived cancer vaccines: the pharmaphorum podcast

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Today on the pharmaphorum podcast, Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock welcomes Hedi Ben Brahim and Eric Quéméneur, CEO and chief science officer respectively of Transgene, to discuss cancer vaccines in general and Transgene’s recent work in the space in particular. . Tune in to learn more. . You can listen to episode 58 of the? Podbean. .

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Episode 646: Does vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia have a “pre-VITT syndrome” ?

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss a possible syndrome that might herald vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia. Episode 646: Does vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia have a “pre-VITT syndrome” ? All 11 patients presented with severe headache 5 to 18 days after adenovirus vector vaccination.

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The NHC Releases Research Brief and Infographic on COVID-19 Vaccine Technology and Hesitancy

Putting Patients First Blog

The NHC Releases Research Brief and Infographic on COVID-19 Vaccine Technology and Hesitancy July 7, 2023 By: Lillian L.Q. Witting, MPH, Coordinator, Research, Education, and Programs Vaccinations are a major accomplishment of the 20th century. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a turn, it is still present in our everyday lives.

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FDA grants GSK first-ever approval for RSV vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

After a winter marked by a rise in hospitalisations due to the RSV, the FDA has granted its first approval for an Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to GSK’s Arexvy for adults ages 60 years and above. This vaccine specifically prevents RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD).