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Moderna Makes Major mRNA Commitment To UK

$1bn Investment, According To Health Secretary

 
• By Kevin Grogan

The US biotech major has unveiled plans to open a new research and manufacturing center in the UK, which signals the start of detailed talks with the government about establishing a long-term partnership.

• Source: Archive

The UK government and pharma and biotech trade associations have heralded a potentially long-term partnership inked with Moderna, Inc. that plans to build an mRNA vaccine research and manufacturing center in the country.

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