Respiratory syncytial virus
JPM26 Day 3: Sanofi CEO on RSV Scrutiny and Regeneron Dupixent Defense
JPM26; Sanofi; RSV; Beyfortus; Paul Hudson; FDA; vaccines; Dupixent; Regeneron
Just – Evotec Biologics Receives Gates Foundation Grant for AI-Driven Optimization of Monoclonal Antibody Developability
Evotec SE; Gates Foundation; grant; J.MD; J.DESIGN platform; AI-driven optimization; monoclonal antibodies; biotherapeutics; developability; manufacturability; stability; immunogenicity; pharmacokinetics; titer; cost of goods; global health; affordable access; low- and middle-income countries; RSV; malaria; HIV
FDA reviews safety of approved RSV antibodies for infants
FDA; RSV; nirsevimab; Beyfortus; palivizumab; RSV antibodies; infant safety review; Sanofi; AstraZeneca; Merck; respiratory syncytial virus
Co-Diagnostics Initiates Clinical Evaluations for Upper Respiratory Multiplex Point-of-Care Test on Co-Dx PCR Platform to Support Submission to the U.S. FDA
Co-Diagnostics; clinical evaluations; multiplex test; point-of-care; Co-Dx PCR Platform; FDA 510(k); Flu A/B; COVID-19; RSV; regulatory submission
Enanta Presses Ahead with RSV Drug Zelicapavir Despite Missing Primary Endpoint in Phase IIb Trial
Enanta Pharmaceuticals; RSV; zelicapavir; Phase IIb trial; primary endpoint miss; secondary endpoints; clinical trials; FDA Fast Track; elderly; COPD; congestive heart failure; hospitalization rates; future development
Sanofi Tightens Grip on RSV with $1.15B Upfront Acquisition of Vicebio, Diversifying Beyond mRNA Vaccines
Sanofi; Vicebio; acquisition; RSV; human metapneumovirus; combination vaccine; Molecular Clamp technology; non-mRNA vaccine; vaccine pipeline; respiratory vaccines
RFK Jr.’s Revamped ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal in Flu Vaccines, Signaling Shift in Vaccine Policy
RFK Jr.; ACIP; thimerosal; flu vaccine; vaccine policy; anti-vaccine movement; CDC; RSV shot; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
ACIP Backs Merck’s Enflonsia for RSV Prevention in Infants
ACIP; Merck; Enflonsia; RSV; monoclonal antibody; infants; immunization; Vaccines for Children Program
Merck Wins FDA Approval for RSV Antibody Drug, Intensifying Market Competition
Merck; FDA approval; RSV; monoclonal antibody; infants; Enflonsia; competitive market; Sanofi; AstraZeneca
Merck’s Enflonsia FDA Approval Spurs Sanofi to Accelerate Beyfortus Supply Ahead of 2025-26 RSV Season
RSV; Infant immunization; Merck; Sanofi; Beyfortus; Enflonsia; FDA approval; supply chain; healthcare; AstraZeneca