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title: "Moderna CEO: Anti-vaccine sentiment in the U.S. is rising, no intention to invest in new clinical trials"
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description: "Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel stated that due to the rising anti-vaccine sentiment in the United States, the company has no intention of investing in new late-stage vaccine clinical trials. He pointed out that if they cannot enter the U.S. market, the investment will be difficult to yield returns. At the same time, regulatory delays and a lack of support from health officials have significantly reduced the potential market size. After taking office, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tightened COVID-19 vaccination eligibility and questioned the vaccination arrangements and safety"
datetime: "2026-01-22T16:00:45.000Z"
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# Moderna CEO: Anti-vaccine sentiment in the U.S. is rising, no intention to invest in new clinical trials

Moderna (MRNA.US) CEO Stephane Bancel stated that due to the increasing opposition from U.S. officials regarding vaccines, the company has no plans to invest in new late-stage vaccine clinical trials.

He pointed out that if they cannot enter the U.S. market, the investment will be difficult to recoup. At the same time, regulatory delays and the lack of support from U.S. health officials are significantly shrinking the potential market size.

After taking office, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tightened the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations and questioned the vaccination arrangements and safety

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