The MMQPA sees the Regional Research Centre partner with Monash University to drive advancements in mRNA medicines, including therapeutics and vaccines, through a strategic 5-year, $3 million investment by Moderna, and substantial in-kind contributions to the collaboration from Moderna and MIPS.
The mPIN is a pioneering collaboration with key Australian organisations with specialist expertise in translational and pharmaceutical science, early phase clinical trials and regulatory science. It aims to advance mRNA medicine, foster scientific excellence in clinical translation in Australia and further the therapeutic potential of the mRNA platform.
The mPIN brings together experts from Monash University and Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity – a joint venture of The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Murdoch Research Children’s Institute and Doherty Clinical Trials Limited.
The fellowship program is designed to support Australia-based mRNA research that over time can translate into clinical studies and ultimately new medicines.