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STAT+: Five biotech updates to read after ESMO this weekend
Publication: STAT
Author: Meghana Keshavan
Source published: 26/10/2026, 13:38:56 UTC
Briefing created: 27/10/2026, 07:50:57 UTC
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Briefings
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel announced at the ESMO meeting in Madrid that his company is advancing its personalized cancer vaccine, intismeran, beyond melanoma. The CEO stated the team is racing to submit the vaccine for FDA approval in 2027 and is preparing for aggressive testing in other cancer types.
Key points
- Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel is advancing the personalized cancer vaccine intismeran beyond melanoma following a successful Phase 3 trial.
- The vaccine is expected to receive FDA approval in 2027, with testing planned for additional cancer types.
Context
This finding comes from an interview with STAT at the ESMO meeting in Madrid, where Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel discussed the company's strategic expansion of its cancer vaccine portfolio.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single interview with Stéphane Bancel at the ESMO meeting in Madrid. Specific details about the trial results, exact cancer types beyond melanoma, or the timeline for FDA submission are not fully detailed in the source.
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