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2022 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science Honors Three Scientists for Developing COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines

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Sonntag, Juni 19, 2022

After much waiting, names of the latest winners were finally announced at ten (GMT+8) in the morning of June 19.

Key Points: 
  • After much waiting, names of the latest winners were finally announced at ten (GMT+8) in the morning of June 19.
  • Fortunately, it took Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna less than 12 months to successfully develop vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.
  • While Dr. Kariko and Dr. Weissman found a way to reduce the immunogenicityiof mRNA, Dr. Cullis is credited with designing lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of mRNA vaccines.
  • These mRNA molecules are encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles and delivered effectively into the cells.