Moderna, Merck & Co. mRNA cancer vaccine slashes melanoma recurrence in Keytruda combo trial

Moderna, Merck & Co. mRNA cancer vaccine slashes melanoma recurrence in Keytruda combo trial

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Fierce Biotech
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Merck & Co. has shown why it bet $250 million on Moderna’s mRNA cancer immunotherapy. Weeks after Merck opted into the program, the partners have revealed the personalized candidate reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 44% when given to melanoma patients in combination with Keytruda.