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Jul 19, 2026
Arbutus and Genevant filed three new lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech over mRNA vaccine lipid nanoparticle patents, shortly after receiving a $178 million payment from Moderna. Sanofi also launched two separate patent suits against Pfizer and Moderna. A Delaware court previously narrowed Moderna's defenses in a related case.
Aug 04, 2026
Recent studies on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines reveal spike protein and mRNA persistence beyond 3.5 years, no brain changes on MRI in healthy adults, and stress responses in heart cells in vitro.
Jul 27, 2026
KEYNOTE-942 five-year data: intismeran autogene plus Keytruda reduced melanoma recurrence risk by 49% and kept 68.8% of patients cancer-free versus 49.1% with Keytruda alone. Distant metastasis or death risk fell 59%.
Jun 12, 2026
Personalized mRNA vaccines showed promise in pancreatic cancer trials with 7 of 16 patients in remission after five years. Stage 2 melanoma patients saw a 50% decreased death risk with personalized mRNA vaccines. U.S. funding cuts and policy shifts have stalled domestic mRNA cancer research while companies move trials abroad.
Jun 03, 2026
A large international study published in eClinicalMedicine found that COVID-19 booster vaccination was tied to a 33% lower risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women across 18 countries. Getting COVID during pregnancy increased preeclampsia risk by 78% in unvaccinated women, but vaccination with a booster reduced those odds significantly.
Apr 22, 2026
mRNA cancer vaccines showed promising pancreatic cancer trial results and boosted tumor-fighting drugs in other research. U.S. officials canceled $500 million in vaccine funding, while the NCI is backing a $200 million cancer vaccine partnership.
Mar 31, 2026
The global GMP consumables market is projected for significant growth through 2035, driven by expansion in biologics, cell and gene therapies, and mRNA vaccine manufacturing. The market will shift from basic contamination control to enabling advanced therapeutic production with specialized single-use systems. Growth will be supported by regulatory standards, supply chain resilience, and increasing biosimilar production in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets.
Mar 12, 2026
Federal vaccine advisers have dropped a plan to reconsider mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recommendations amid Republican concerns about midterm election impacts. The committee maintains its September 2025 decision on shared clinical decision-making.
Mar 12, 2026
New market reports forecast significant expansion in CAR T-cell therapy, US pharmaceutical drug delivery, and healthcare nanotechnology sectors, driven by chronic disease prevalence and technological advances.
Mar 11, 2026
Researchers have created a nasal vaccine platform that protects mice against flu, COVID-19, SARS, and bacterial infections by activating both innate and adaptive immune systems, offering a fundamentally different approach to disease prevention.
Mar 05, 2026
Sixteen pharmaceutical companies have voluntarily agreed to Most Favored Nation pricing covering 70% of Medicare drug spending, while industry leaders warn of China's growing competitiveness in drug development and clinical trials.
Mar 02, 2026
The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing recovery driven by innovation in drug development, aggressive M&A activity, and expansion of drug development services. The sector faces both opportunities and headwinds including pipeline setbacks and regulatory pressures.
Feb 28, 2026
Researchers developed a post-assembly crosslinking approach that improves the structural stability and endosomal escape efficiency of mRNA lipid nanoparticles, potentially expanding applications for RNA therapeutics and vaccines.
Feb 26, 2026
Moderna's seasonal influenza vaccine candidate mRNA-1010 receives FDA acceptance after initial refusal, with a PDUFA date set for August 5, 2026. The revised application proposes full approval for adults 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older.
Feb 25, 2026
Moderna partners with Recordati on propionic acidemia therapy for up to $160 million, while FDA Commissioner defends mRNA vaccine support following funding cuts and regulatory challenges.
Feb 24, 2026
The FDA reversed its decision to reject Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine application, accepting it for review one week after an initial refusal-to-file that reportedly involved senior leaders overruling staff advice.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing the application, while separately announcing it will drop its longtime requirement for two clinical studies to approve new drugs.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA reversed its initial rejection and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application after the company proposed a revised regulatory approach, targeting approval by August 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine after initially refusing, accepting a split regulatory approach with traditional approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65 and older. Decision date set for August 5, 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
Australia's Medical Research Future Fund announces two 2026 grant opportunities totaling $98 million for research infrastructure and international clinical trial collaborations.
