Biotech undergoes the ultimate trial by epidemic

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Biotech stars like the $7.7 billion Moderna boast new tech that would cut costs and time to find a vaccine. As the world grapples to contain a deadly new virus, they have a rare chance to demonstrate proof of concept, writes mak_robyn:

At least a dozen companies and organisations are working on vaccines or anti-viral treatments for the deadly new coronavirus which emerged in Wuhan, China late last year.

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations , a global public-private organisation, is providing funding for biotechnology companies including Moderna, Inovio, CureVac, as well as the University of Queensland to develop a vaccine. CEPI has also partnered with pharmaceutical company GSK.

 

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