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The Next Generation of Vaccine Mega Trials

PPD

In the realm of vaccine development, mega trials — studies enrolling 5,000 subjects or more — have been instrumental in the fight against many pathogens, including influenza, rotavirus, malaria, RSV and most recently in the rapid development of vaccines against COVID-19.

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The Vaccine Development Landscape and Its Associated Challenges

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Vaccines have consistently demonstrated their efficacy in protecting people from infectious diseases. Yet, the recent COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the obstacles that are inherent today in the development of vaccines. Stabilizers play a crucial role in maintaining the vaccine's potency and integrity throughout its shelf life.

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U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Enrolls 30,000

The Pharma Data

COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Enrolls 30,000. 22, 2020 — The first company to start a phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine reached its target of enrolling 30,000 participants, CNN reported Thursday. Half of the participants were given the vaccine and half received a placebo. trial in August. Professional.

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AZ resumes trial of COVID-19 vaccine

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. AstraZeneca has confirmed that clinical trials assessing its Oxford University partnered coronavirus vaccine AZD1222 have resumed in the UK, following a green light by the Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA). AZD1222 was co-invented by the University of Oxford and its spin-out company, Vaccitech.

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AstraZeneca, J&J Resume U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

The Pharma Data

COVID-19 Vaccine Trials. 26, 2020 — Drugmakers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson are ready to resume paused COVID-19 vaccine trials after health scares, CNN reported. The AstraZeneca trial was stopped in early September, and the Johnson & Johnson trial was paused earlier this month.

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Good Results in Late Trials

The Pharma Data

8, 2020 — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, new data from late-stage trials shows. Overall, the vaccine protected against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases, according to a team led by researchers from Oxford University in England. TUESDAY, Dec. 8 in The Lancet.

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Keys to Success in Vaccine Development for Special Populations

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The global COVID-19 pandemic increased awareness of the importance of vaccine development — both for drug developers and the public. The speed at which COVID-19 vaccines were developed was remarkable, but like most newly developed vaccines, there was variation among who could receive the shots and when.

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