Our #mRNA vaccine was conceptualised, invented, developed and manufactured (mostly) right here in #Australia. And has now reached #clinical trials. heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/…2/ To say the least: It has been a thrilling journey.
All I want is to say a few words about innovating a new class of medicine and mention some of the important people and events related to the #mRNA vaccine.
This is my short and personal tribute to them and the events
Jan 13, 2021 • 9 tweets • 6 min read
0/ #BigNews. Our #mRNA@mips vaccine will be fast-tracked to Phase-I clinical trial. The trial is led by our amazing collaborators @TheDohertyInst that includes two candidates mRNA and protein. Why still working on #COVID19 mRNA vaccine in Aus, people ask? Here're #4reasons:
#Reason 1: #Protection at a rapid speed: Our vaccines use a 2nd-generation technology and antigen design that is both effective and rapid. This method allowed us to produce a safe mRNA vax within 3 weeks. ESSENTIAL for rapid response if the virus continues to mutate-saving lives!