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Moderna awarded $590M to help accelerate development of mRNA-based bird flu vaccine: HHS
Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine, alongside other influenza vaccines, health officials announced Friday.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a press release that the funding will allow the pharmaceutical company to accelerate the development of an H5N1 mRNA influenza vaccine “that is well matched to strains currently circulating in cows and birds and expands the clinical data supporting the use of mRNA vaccines that may be needed if other influenza strains emerge with pandemic potential.”
Moderna said the funding will support the expansion of clinical studies “for up to five additional subtypes of pandemic influenza.”
The U.S. government previously awarded the vaccine manufacturer $176 million in July 2024 to help expedite the development of an mRNA vaccine that could be used for bird flu.
mRNA technology is the same type that was used in the development of some COVID-19 vaccines. While some vaccines use a weakened or inactive virus to stimulate an immune response, mRNA vaccines teach the body how to make proteins that can trigger an immune response and fight off an infection.
Researchers can often design mRNA vaccines more quickly than they can produce the live or weakened pathogens needed for a live-attenuated or inactivated vaccine.
Avian influenza or bird flu.
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The federal government already has two bird flu vaccine candidates, which use traditional vaccine technology, available in the nation’s stockpile. Officials previously noted they’d have 10 million ready-to-use doses within the beginning of 2025. Vaccines were being stockpiled as a precaution.
“Avian flu variants have proven to be particularly unpredictable and dangerous to humans in the past. That is why this response has been a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration and HHS,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement on Friday. “Accelerating the development of new vaccines will allow us to stay ahead and ensure that Americans have the tools they need to stay safe.”
Bird flu cases in humans have been spreading across the country since April 2024 with 67 confirmed cases as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The first death of a human bird flu patient was reported in Louisiana earlier this month. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions, according to health officials.
Most human cases have occurred after coming into contact with infected cattle, infected poultry farms or other culling operations.
The CDC and other public health officials say there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the risk to the general public is low.
ABC News’ Mary Kekatos contributed to this report.
Moderna, a leading biotechnology company, has been awarded a significant grant of $590 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help accelerate the development of an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine. This funding comes as part of the government’s efforts to prepare for potential future pandemics and enhance our ability to respond to emerging infectious diseases.The use of mRNA technology in vaccines has shown great promise in recent years, particularly with the successful development of COVID-19 vaccines. Moderna, which was one of the first companies to receive emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, is now leveraging its expertise in mRNA technology to tackle other infectious diseases, such as bird flu.
The grant from HHS will enable Moderna to expedite the research and development process for a bird flu vaccine, potentially bringing it to market more quickly than traditional vaccine development methods. This is crucial in the face of the ongoing threat of avian influenza and the need to protect against potential future outbreaks.
By investing in cutting-edge technologies and supporting innovative approaches to vaccine development, the government is taking proactive steps to strengthen our public health infrastructure and better prepare for future health crises. The collaboration between Moderna and HHS represents a significant milestone in the fight against infectious diseases and demonstrates the importance of investing in research and development to safeguard public health.
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Contract Awarded For Depot Lot Project In Downtown Howell
January 22, 2025
Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
The Depot Lot Reconstruction Project is moving forward with plans for a spring start in downtown Howell.
City Manager Erv Suida told WHMI they opened bids, which came in very favorable. A bid award has been conditionally approved by Council with C.E. Gleeson Contractors for an amount not to exceed $8.2 (m) million – contingent on approval from MEDC and HUD. It was the low bidder and has experience in similar work.
Suida said there are still some processes left to go through with their grants before they can enter into final agreements but from a Council standpoint, it’s been approved.
The City secured grant funding totaling $2,750 for the project.
Construction on the project will be taking place this year. Suida noted contractors are anxious to get started – maybe not so much physically but there’s a long lead time on certain items and they want to get them ordered to be ready for a spring start.
As a refresher, the project will bring 196 parking spots to the northwest quadrant of downtown. It will feature a pavilion that will house an ice skating rink in the winter, with a room available for rent for get-togethers. The goal is also to have skate rentals and sharpening available.
Suida said they are going to make it a really dynamic public space. It will have a water feature and fountains kids can play in, but not a splash pad. There will also be three fire features with large public gathering spots.
Associated is the “Parking Lot 10” project, on the west side of the Depot Lot that’s sort of a grassy field. That area along with Wetmore Street will be converted into the additional parking. The new parking lot will permanently close Wetmore Street, east of Civic Street, and add 136 spots. It will also feature two EV charging stations, some drought-tolerant landscaping, and a dumpster enclosure.
Suida said that lot will supplement the parking needs the downtown has and also the use at the Depot Lot that they hope to see.More project information is in the provided link.
We are excited to announce that a contract has been awarded for the Depot Lot Project in downtown Howell! This project has been in the works for some time now, and we are thrilled to see it moving forward.The Depot Lot Project will transform the current vacant lot into a vibrant community space that will serve as a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. The project will include landscaping, seating areas, and other amenities that will make the space both functional and beautiful.
We are confident that the contractor we have selected will do an excellent job bringing our vision for the Depot Lot to life. We can’t wait to see the finished product and hope that it will be a welcome addition to the downtown area.
Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the Depot Lot Project, and be sure to come check out the finished space once it is complete. Thank you to all who have been involved in making this project a reality!
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Presidential Medal of Valor to be awarded to FDNY firefighters Lt. John Vanderstar and Brendan Gaffney by Biden
WASHINGTON (WABC) — Two members of the FDNY will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Valor on Friday.
President Joe Biden is set to award the Medal of Honor to military recipients who displayed heroism and self-sacrifice in combat and the Medal of Valor to first responders who put their own lives at risk to save others.
Lt. John Vanderstar, an FDNY firefighter, is receiving the Medal of Valor for his heroics back in Oct. 23, 2022, when he raced through raging flames in a Bronx apartment to rescue a mother and daughter who were trapped in a fire in a back bedroom.
Separately, FDNY firefighter Brendan Gaffney is also being honored after rushing into a burning building in Inwood twice, first to save an unconscious child, and again, to save a pregnant woman.
President Biden will also award six others the Medal of Valor, including the law enforcement officials who responded to a shooter who killed six people on March 27, 2023, at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, and Sgt. Tu Tran of the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department. Tran swam 30 feet (9 meters) into a frigid pond to rescue a woman from a submerging vehicle.
The recipients of the Medal of Honor are Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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President Joe Biden will be awarding the prestigious Presidential Medal of Valor to two brave FDNY firefighters, Lt. John Vanderstar and Brendan Gaffney, for their heroic actions in the line of duty.Lt. Vanderstar and Firefighter Gaffney displayed exceptional courage and selflessness during a recent fire rescue operation, risking their own lives to save those trapped inside a burning building. Their quick thinking, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to their duty as first responders undoubtedly saved lives and prevented a potential tragedy.
The Presidential Medal of Valor is the highest national award that can be bestowed upon a public safety officer, and it is a fitting tribute to the extraordinary bravery and heroism demonstrated by Lt. Vanderstar and Firefighter Gaffney.
Join us in congratulating these true American heroes on this well-deserved honor and thanking them for their service and sacrifice. Their actions serve as a shining example of the courage and commitment displayed by first responders across the country every day.
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Southwest Research Institute awarded $26 million contract from NASA
SAN ANTONIO – One of San Antonio’s oldest nonprofit organizations is celebrating a big win for their space instruments.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) was awarded a $26 million contract from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), according to a statement from the organization.
SwRi said the contract involves developing magnetometers for NOAA’s Space Weather Next Program.
The instruments will be deployed on satellites that will orbit the sun at a stable point, giving scientists an uninterrupted view of the star, the statement said.
These will measure the interplanetary magnetic field carried by the solar wind for two upcoming missions in 2029 and 2032.
“The instruments provide critical data to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center which issues forecasts, warnings and alerts that help mitigate space weather impacts,” said Dr. Roy Torbert, a program director in SwRI’s Earth, Oceans, and Space office at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in Durham, N.H., and principal investigator of the magnetometer.
He also explained what space weather means.
“Space weather refers to the variable conditions on the Sun and in space that can influence the performance of technology we use on Earth, such as electrical power grids, and disrupt satellite-based communication and navigation systems,” Torbert stated.
The magnetometers will be known as SW-MAG, and SwRI said they will work with UNH to develop, calibrate and evaluate the instruments.
SwRI said NASA and NOAA will oversee the development, launch and testing of the satellites, providing funding and launch services as needed.
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We are thrilled to announce that Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a $26 million contract from NASA to further advance space exploration and research. This prestigious contract will allow SwRI to continue its groundbreaking work in the field of planetary science, helping to unravel the mysteries of our solar system and beyond.With this funding, SwRI will be able to develop new technologies, conduct cutting-edge research, and provide valuable insights into the origins and evolution of our universe. We are honored to be chosen by NASA for this important project and look forward to making significant contributions to the field of space exploration.
Stay tuned for updates on the exciting work that SwRI will be undertaking with this new contract from NASA. The possibilities are endless, and we are excited to be at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of our knowledge of the cosmos. Thank you to NASA for entrusting us with this important work, and to our dedicated team of scientists and researchers who will be leading the way on this groundbreaking project.
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