A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Moderna in Talks with Govt on Building Vaccine Plant in Japan: CEO
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel and Moderna Japan President Rami Suzuki attended a Komeito meeting on September 15 and said that the company will continue discussions with the Japanese government on the construction of a local manufacturing site for mRNA vaccines.…
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