With COVID-19, coronaviruses have been the focus of recent drug development efforts, but their tendency to mutate has made them a difficult beast to tame. As a precursor to the development of a pan-coronavirus vaccine, vaccine companies and their backers are focusing on a pan-beta coronavirus vaccine.
CEPI Partners Panacea, THSTI For Pan Beta Coronavirus Vaccines
Panacea’s Dengue, Pneumococcal Vaccines On Track
CEPI will provide up to $12.5m funding for Panacea Biotec and THSTI’s pan-beta coronavirus vaccine candidate, currently in the preclinical stage. Meanwhile, Panacea’s dengue and pneumococcal vaccines are on track for a 2023 launch.

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