Moderna and Merck mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in trials

Moderna and Merck announced positive Phase 3 trial results for a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy in treating melanoma, preventing recurrence and spread of skin cancer. The vaccine, called INTerpath001, showed efficacy in late-stage trials and caused stock prices of both companies to surge on August 19, 2026.

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Moderna and Merck shares soar on mRNA cancer vaccine

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Moderna and Merck shares soared on Wednesday after the companies said a personalized mRNA treatment hit its target of preventing skin cancer from recurring or spreading in a late-stage clinical trial. Why it matters: The results come at a pivotal moment for Moderna and mRNA research, after Trump administration health officials cut federal funding for new vaccines and asserted the technology poses

New mRNA vaccine could reduce the recurrence and spread of skin cancer

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New mRNA vaccine could reduce the recurrence and spread of skin cancer : NPR share.google/DfGNMsOgp7tA... Merck and Moderna announced a successful late-stage trial for a melanoma vaccine. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Robert Vonderheide of Penn Medicine and the American Association for Cancer Research.

MSD, Moderna skin cancer vaccine scores historic phase 3 win

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#skincancer #MSD #Moderna #mRNA #cancervaccine #skincancervaccine #mRNA #individualisedneoantigentherapy#melanoma #mRNAbasedcancervaccine #INTerpath001trial #immunotherapy #Individualisedneoantigentherapies #personalisedvaccine #cancerimmunotherapy #personalisedcancervaccines zurl.co/1Dq4A Strong phase 3 results for Moderna's individualised skin cancer vaccine could pave the way for a leap forward