OliX Diversifies Into mRNA Amid Growing Global Interest
Vaccines Thrust Tech Into Spotlight
Executive Summary
Amid the highly successful launch of COVID-19 vaccines using the technology by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, South Korean bioventure OliX Pharmaceuticals is diversifying into the mRNA field by establishing a new subsidiary that focuses on R&D into new vaccines and therapeutics using the platform.
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