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Moderna is rapidly growing from a small company to global scale and Canada is one of its first affiliates. ?We are very proud of the fact that Canada was one of the first countries to sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, which has proven itself to be a very effective tool in stopping the spread of COVID-19,? says Dr. Shehzad Iqbal, Country Medical Director, Moderna Canada.
Dr. Shehzad Iqbal, Country Medical Director, Moderna Canada
Moderna is keen to establish a long-term presence in Canada for several reasons. ?From a purely scientific and research perspective, Canada is well recognized amongst the global players, especially in the infectious diseases and vaccines area,? says Iqbal. Another reason is our diverse population. ?Population diversity was reflected in our US Phase 3 clinical trial and continues to be a pillar in all of our clinical and research programs and was another attraction for coming to Canada,? says Dr. Iqbal. In fact, Finally, Canada offers the company an opportunity to partner with and leverage the best expertise to bring its mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) technology to the world.
 
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