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  • Katalin Karikó giving a speech at the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania event.
    Awards & Recognition

    Abington’s Katalin Karikó Inducted Into 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania

    October 25, 2024

    Katalin Karikó, a Nobel Prize laureate, Penn professor, and renowned mRNA researcher from Abington, has been inducted into the 2024…

  • COVID-19 vaccination
    Health & Fitness

    As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Abington School District Offers a Vaccine Clinic

    October 2, 2023

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases this fall, just in…

  • Katalin Kariko in the lab
    Abington

    Abington’s Katalin Karikó Adds Award to Collection for mRNA Vaccine Breakthrough

    September 17, 2023

    Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó receives another award for her pioneering work in mRNA advancement, writes John George for the Philadelphia…

  • Katalin Karikó
    Pharma & Biotech

    Abington COVID-19 Vaccine Scientist Believes mRNA Technology is Capable of Fighting Many Diseases

    August 24, 2023

    While even the majority of scientists working on mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 were shocked by its effectiveness, Katalin Karikó, an…

  • Technology

    Tech Firm Boomi Hopes King of Prussia Move Fuels Growth

    May 2, 2023

    Chester County-based Boomi is eyeing a new space in King of Prussia. One of the most successful start-ups in the…

  • Mole on a woman's shoulder.
    Pharma & Biotech

    Mid-Stage Trials Show Some Promise for Merck’s Experimental Cancer Vaccine

    April 22, 2023

    An experimental cancer vaccine is being developed by Lansdale-centric Merck, with input from Moderna. The project’s mid-stage trials are showing…

  • Healthcare

    J&J Vaccine, Once Produced in Montco’s West Point, Drops in Popularity 

    January 22, 2023

    Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, popular for its one-shot dose, is losing its steam. J&J is now scaling back production of the…

  • Cancer Vaccine vile
    Pharma & Biotech

    Merck Skin Cancer mRNA Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Initial Trials

    December 19, 2022

    Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with sizable operations in West Point outside of Lansdale, and Moderna have announced promising results from…

  • fingers holding paper heart
    Healthcare

    Skippack Pharmacist Remains Pro-Shots, Despite Presidential Comment: ‘The Pandemic Is Over’

    October 6, 2022

    In a recent 60 Minutes segment, President Joe Biden commented, “The pandemic is over.” Trish Hartman, 6abc, chronicled reactions to…

  • woman in glasses
    Healthcare

    Abington Scientist’s Vaccine Breakthrough Now Central to Moderna Action against Pfizer, BioNTech

    September 2, 2022

    In a new lawsuit, Moderna is claiming Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, copied its “groundbreaking discovery” — which was built…

  • Kendra Warren, Ollie DiDonato, and Maria Ramunno won Clare Boothe Luce grants to do summer research in mathematics.
    Distribution

    Women in STEM: Research Grants for 3 Neumann Math Majors

    June 21, 2022

    Two enlightening math projects dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and using artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of karate…

  • Dr. Katalin Kariko
    Pharma & Biotech

    Wall Street Journal: Abington Scientist Saw Vast Potential of mRNA Technology Long Before Others

    December 6, 2021

    While many are singing praises to mRNA technology following the development of highly adaptable COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Katalin Kariko, an…

  • Healthcare

    More Than 100,000 Pennsylvanians May Have Their Second Dosage Appointments Delayed Due to Moderna Vaccine Shortage

    February 21, 2021

    Acting Pennsylvania Health Secretary Alison Beam said earlier this week that over 100,000 Pennsylvanians may have to reschedule or cancel…

  • Healthcare

    County Commissioners Chair ‘Surprised, Furious, and Disappointed’ Over Vaccine Shortage

    February 20, 2021

    Montgomery County will not receive enough doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for residents who are scheduled to receive their second…

  • Healthcare

    As First Pennsylvanians Receive Vaccine, Officials Urge Residents to Stay Safe As Mass Vaccination Is Months Away

    December 18, 2020

    More than 1,200 Pennsylvanians have already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with additional 97,500 doses expected to…

  • Pharma & Biotech

    Research by Abington Biochemist Proves Crucial for Both COVID-19 Vaccines

    December 9, 2020

    Decades of mRNA research by Abington biochemist Dr. Katalin Karikó have proven to be crucial in the development of both…

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