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A protein-based COVID-19 vaccine that mimics the shape of the virus

The Pharma Data

Even as several safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are being administered to people worldwide, scientists are still hard at work developing different vaccine strategies that could provide even stronger or longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against New Variants

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COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna announced this week that results from a study show that the shot is effective against some of the new circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2. In a news release from Moderna, the company reported that the administration of its COVID-19 vaccine induced antibody titers against both variants.

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The ‘failure’ of clinical trials in the search for COVID-19 treatments

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It may not be appropriate to use the word ‘failure’ when summarising the utility of clinical trials in the search for a curative or preventative treatment for disease. Most of the trials are underpowered to demonstrate efficacy on mortality and long-term consequences of the disease.

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Roche launches new quantitative antibody test to measure SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, to support the evaluation of vaccines

The Pharma Data

The test targets antibodies against the spike protein. This is the focus of vaccines in development and convalescent plasma therapy. The majority of current candidate vaccines aim to induce an antibody response against the spike protein. “As said Thomas Schinecker, CEO Roche Diagnostics.

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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination recommended for approval in the EU for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19

The Pharma Data

People not adequately protected by a COVID-19 vaccine may particularly benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis with Evusheld. 2-4 Evusheld was generally well-tolerated in the trial.(2-4). 2-4 Evusheld was generally well-tolerated in the trial.(2-4). 2 Omicron SARS-CoV-2 subvariants in circulation around the world.(5-7)

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Clover biopharmaceuticals raises $230 M; BrainStorm after ALS; BARDA grants $5.65 M LightDeck for SARS-CoV-2 antigen test; Libtayo for first-line advanced NSCLC subset

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The company develops transformative biologics including vaccines and therapeutics for the world’s most debilitating diseases. The company plans to use the capital to expand its pipeline of protein-based vaccines and biologic cancer therapies utilizing its innovative and proprietary Trimer-Tag technology platform.

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Statement from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla on Testing Positive for COVID-19

Pfizer

I am grateful to have received four doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and I am feeling well while experiencing very mild symptoms. I am incredibly grateful for the tireless efforts of my Pfizer colleagues who worked to make vaccines and treatments available for me and people around the world.

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