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The Underdog Story of Moderna: From Small Biotech to COVID-19 Vaccine Pioneer

18 Jun 2025

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Moderna, a small biotech company, has made history with its mRNA technology, revolutionizing the field of medicine. Founded in 2010 by Noubar Afeyan and Robert Langer, Moderna has gone from obscurity to global powerhouse, playing a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19. The company's mRNA technology uses a piece of genetic material called messenger RNA to instruct cells to produce a specific protein, which can help prevent or treat diseases. With its COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273, Moderna has proven the power of its platform, saving countless lives and transforming the global response to the pandemic. But Moderna's ambitions extend far beyond COVID-19, with a robust pipeline of potential medicines in development, including treatments for cancer, rare genetic disorders, and infectious diseases. Despite challenges, including patent disputes and competition, Moderna is poised to continue making history and changing the future of medicine. With its innovative approach and commitment to global health equity, Moderna is an example of how science, vision, and dedication can reshape our world.

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