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Founded 2010 Canadian headquarters Toronto Founders Derrick Rossi, Timothy A. Springer, Kenneth R. Chien, Robert S. Langer and Noubar Afeyan

Founded in Cambridge, Mass., in 2010, Moderna became a household name a decade later thanks to its mRNA Covid-19 vaccine. This wasn’t just a scientific breakthrough; it was a game-changer in the global fight against the virus. Its momentum led to the announcement of Moderna Canada in 2020, setting the stage for the country’s first mRNA-manufacturing facility. The Canadian subsidiary is one of several (there are also new divisions in Asia, Europe and Africa) that Moderna announced following the start of the pandemic. It’s part of a larger company movement to ensure equitable access to vaccines globally. Under the leadership of Stefan Raos, Moderna Canada’s general manager, construction of the company’s 9,300-square-metre manufacturing facility in Laval, Que., was finished in February, and it will become the first facility in Canada…

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Canadian Business (Digital) - 1 Issue, Spring 2024

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