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RFK Jr., HHS Pull the Plug on Federal Funding for mRNA Vaccine Research and Development

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On August 5, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant change in its vaccine development strategy, ending its support for mRNA vaccine projects under the Biomedical Advanced Research and...more

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European Commission Approves Moderna’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

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On July 30, 2025, Moderna announced that the European Commission (EC) granted marketing authorization for the updated formulation of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax®.  The updated vaccine targets the LP.8.1 variant of...more

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JPM panelists see opportunities under new U.S. regulators for venture capital and investing in emerging life sciences fields

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The outcome of the 2024 U.S. election had far-reaching implications for the global investment landscape, especially in the dynamic field of venture capital and early-stage investing. Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare...more

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Ban on European Patents for Plants Engineered by "New Genomic Techniques" Nearing Reality

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The European Parliament has adopted an amended European Commission proposal to regulate plants engineered using techniques such as CRISPR/Cas and ban any patenting of plants, plant parts, material, genetic information, or...more

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Bioethics in a Pandemic: Learning from the Past

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As we continue to discuss the ethical considerations related to the distribution of a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine, it is important to consider lessons learned from other pandemics. Though the particular facts of...more

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Bioethics in a Pandemic: The Basics

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Before we continue our Bioethics in a Pandemic series, we thought it would be helpful to provide a quick overview of the various principles that inform ethical decision-making in the health care setting. As you might...more

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COVID-19’s impact on clinical trials prompts FDA to issue guidance to assist with study conduct

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On Wednesday, March 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the guidance “Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic."...more

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The global impact of COVID-19 on clinical trials and countermeasure development

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the 2019 novel coronavirus is a “global pandemic” and President Trump has declared a national emergency as the impact of the virus on all aspects of daily life continues...more

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Potential Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries

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The pharmaceutical and biotech industries are assessing how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may impact business operations. Presently, most countries have confirmed cases of COVID-19 and thousands of people have had...more

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