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‘Compelling’ data for first paediatric live attenuated RSV vaccine

Drug Discovery World

A new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate has achieved positive safety and immunogenicity results in a Phase I clinical study of RSV-naïve participants between the ages of six and 36 months. MV-012-968 is being developed by Meissa Vaccines as a needle-free, adjuvant-free vaccine to protect infants and toddlers from RSV.

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The Vaccine Development Landscape and Its Associated Challenges

DrugBank

Vaccines have consistently demonstrated their efficacy in protecting people from infectious diseases. This led to the eradication of smallpox and polio – two debilitating diseases that historically caused global epidemics. Sugars, such as sucrose are common stabilizers in many vaccines.

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European Commission authorises GSK’s Arexvy, the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults

The Pharma Data

This is the first time an RSV vaccine for older adults has been granted European Marketing Authorisation. This authorisation for Arexvy means eligible adults can be vaccinated against RSV disease for the first time, reinforcing GSK’s long history of vaccine innovation. The vaccine was generally well tolerated.

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This week in drug discovery (20-24 February)

Drug Discovery World

Our news highlights this week focus on research into vaccines, with good news for the treatment or prevention of various challenging conditions, including Covid-19, Strep A and HIV. Particularly interesting is the announcement that a new class of Covid-19 booster has outperformed approved vaccines in a head-to-head trial.

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GSK’s respiratory syncytial virus

The Pharma Data

This is the first time an RSV vaccine candidate for adults has gained a positive opinion, one of the final steps in the marketing authorisation procedure prior to approval by the European Commission. There are no RSV vaccines or specific treatments currently available for older adults. Efficacy was 94.6% (95% CI, 65.9–99.9,

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Scottish drug discovery: advancing new research models

Drug Discovery World

The event brought together organisations representing different aspects of drug discovery, including research institutes, academia and industry, emphasising the importance of partnership and collaboration in this dynamic sector.

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Reflecting on BioTrinity 2023  

Drug Discovery World

DDW’s Megan Thomas spoke with attendees, and comments on the event. Fundraising and investment Coming out of a global pandemic, in-person events initially added a degree of novelty to networking. At previous events, there has been an air of excitement but uncertainty of how quickly to adopt ‘business as usual’.