Bavarian Drops RSV Program After Phase III Flop

Shifts Focus To Chikungunya

The Danish firm’s respiratory syncytial vaccine disappointed in a Phase III trial, marking an unexpected setback after a year of mpox-related successes, prompting all eyes to turn towards a recently-acquired chikungunya vaccine program.  

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Bavarian Is Leaving The RSV Space After An Unexpected Disappointment • Source: Shutterstock

Bavarian Nordic A/S’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidate, MVA-BN RSV, has missed the mark in the Phase III VANIR trial in older adults, but the firm is confident it can meet its financial guidance with the help of a strong mpox franchise and promising late-stage candidates.

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Pipeline Watch: 13 Approvals And 13 Phase III Trial Updates

Pipeline Watch is a weekly snapshot of selected late-stage clinical trial events and approvals announced by pharmaceutical and biotech companies at medical and industry conferences, in financial and company presentations, and in company releases and statements.