Moderna's shares soar nearly 100% on melanoma vaccine success
Moderna's stock has nearly tripled following positive results from a late-stage trial of its personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, developed with Merck. The vaccine significantly reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence in over 1,100 patients, leading to a surge in investor confidence and stock prices.
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The company says a trial met its goal to prevent melanoma recurrence.
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Moderna’s and Merck’s personalized mRNA vaccine shows real promise against deadly skin cancer melanoma in late stage trial and sends stocks soaring
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Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough
Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%. File image: iStock


