Welcome to our dedicated page for Moderna news (Ticker: MRNA), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Moderna stock.
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) is a biotechnology company focused on mRNA medicines, with multiple approved vaccines and a broad clinical pipeline. The MRNA news page on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, investor updates and regulatory developments so readers can follow how Moderna’s strategy and pipeline progress translate into real-world events.
Investors and observers can use this feed to track commercial updates on products such as Spikevax, mRESVIA and mNEXSPIKE, along with developments in late-stage respiratory programs like the seasonal influenza vaccine mRNA-1010, the flu/COVID combination vaccine mRNA-1083 and the Norovirus vaccine candidate mRNA-1403. News items often cover regulatory submissions and opinions from agencies including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Medicines Agency, Health Canada and others.
The page also surfaces pipeline and clinical trial news in oncology and rare diseases, including updates on mRNA-4157 (intismeran autogene), mRNA-4359, mRNA-3927 for propionic acidemia and mRNA-3705 for methylmalonic acidemia. Announcements related to partnerships, such as CEPI’s funding commitment for the H5 pandemic influenza vaccine candidate mRNA-1018, appear here as well.
In addition, the MRNA news feed includes financial results, guidance and capital structure updates, such as quarterly earnings releases, multi-year financial frameworks and information on facilities like the $1.5 billion credit agreement. Corporate items, including participation in healthcare conferences, Analyst Day presentations and shareholder meeting outcomes, are also reflected.
By reviewing this consolidated news stream, readers can see how Moderna’s respiratory vaccine franchise, oncology and rare disease programs, manufacturing expansion and financing decisions evolve over time, all based on the company’s own disclosures and related announcements.
Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and Laboratorios Farmacéuticos Rovi (BME: ROVI) have announced a long-term partnership to enhance manufacturing capabilities in Spain. The 10-year agreement includes investments to improve ROVI's facilities in Madrid and other locations, allowing for increased capacity in producing Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and future mRNA candidates. This collaboration aims to bolster Moderna's production and ROVI's role as a key manufacturer, with expected final details in Q1 2022.
Moderna announces plans to expand its presence in Asia with four new subsidiaries in Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. This initiative aims to support the delivery of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics, enhancing local operations. The Asia-Pacific region is crucial for Moderna, which has existing operations in Japan, South Korea, and Australia. The company’s broader pipeline includes 40 development programs, with 25 in clinical trials, focusing on addressing various health challenges. In 2021, Moderna shipped 807 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine globally, including 25% to low- and middle-income markets.
On February 14, 2022, Javara announced a clinical trial for an investigational vaccine, mRNA-1345, aimed at preventing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged 60 and older. This trial, conducted in partnership with Privia Health and Moderna (Nasdaq: MRNA), will enroll approximately 34,000 participants across Fayetteville, Annapolis, and Fort Worth. RSV causes significant health issues, with over 177,000 hospitalizations yearly among older adults in the U.S. The trial aims to evaluate the vaccine's safety and efficacy, addressing the urgent need for preventive measures against RSV.
Moderna (Nasdaq:MRNA) announced that Juan Andres, Chief Technical Operations and Quality Officer, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. This honor recognizes his leadership in scaling manufacturing, particularly for the COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax. Under Andres, Moderna's production surged from fewer than 10,000 doses per month in 2019 to approximately 807 million doses in 2021. The Academy's total U.S. membership now stands at 2,388. Moderna continues to expand its global manufacturing presence and pipeline of development programs.
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) has announced a new supply agreement with the Colombian government to deliver 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. This follows a previous supply of 10 million doses in 2021. Deliveries are scheduled for 2022, with one million doses in Q1, six million in Q2, and 3.8 million in Q3. Additionally, Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Chile for two million booster doses, pending emergency use authorization. The vaccine, SPIKEVAX, has received emergency use authorization from Colombia’s Invima.
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) will hold a live conference call and webcast on February 24, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results.
Investors can join the call by dialing 866-922-5184 (domestic) or 409-937-8950 (international), using conference ID 5682797. A webcast will be accessible on the Moderna investor website and archived for one year post-call. Moderna continues to advance its mRNA platform to develop vaccines and therapeutics across various diseases, marking a decade of innovation and partnerships in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Moderna's Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. FDA for individuals aged 18 and older. This marks a significant achievement as Spikevax is the company's first product to gain full licensure in the U.S., complementing its existing approvals in over 70 countries, including Canada and the EU. The decision was based on extensive safety and efficacy data, affirming Spikevax's role in combating the pandemic. In 2021, 807 million doses were shipped worldwide, with a significant portion supplied to low- and middle-income countries.
IAVI and Moderna have initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental HIV vaccine at George Washington University. The trial aims to evaluate mRNA-based immunogens' ability to induce neutralizing antibodies in healthy participants. Following promising results from a previous trial, this study will examine the effectiveness of the mRNA platform in vaccine design. The trial involves 56 volunteers and aims to produce critical immune responses against HIV variants. Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this research represents a significant step in HIV vaccine development.
Moderna has commenced the Phase 2 study of its Omicron-specific booster candidate, mRNA-1273.529, with the first participant dosed. The study aims to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of the booster in two cohorts: those with a primary series of mRNA-1273 and those with an additional 50 µg booster dose. While neutralizing antibodies against Omicron showed a 6.3-fold decline six months post-boost, they remained detectable in all participants. Moderna plans to share findings to inform public health decisions on booster strategies against SARS-CoV-2.
Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) reported shipping 807 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine globally in 2021, with approximately 25% delivered to low- and middle-income countries. The company achieved product sales of about $17.5 billion for the year and has secured advanced purchase agreements (APAs) for 2022 totaling around $18.5 billion. Moderna is expanding its mRNA pipeline with 40 programs, including ongoing studies for COVID-19 and flu vaccines, and has partnered with Carisma Therapeutics for cancer therapy developments. The company remains focused on reinvesting in R&D and expanding its manufacturing capabilities.