Moderna ($MRNA)

Overview

Develops mRNA medicines using a platform for designing, researching, and testing mRNA, with a focus on addressing infectious and serious diseases.

Part of the Boston ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Apr 2025Funding Roundmodernatx.com ↗

   BARDA contract for pandemic-preparedness mRNA vaccines.

2. Dec 2010Funding Roundmodernatx.com ↗

   Founded 2010 in Cambridge MA; mRNA platform.