Australian University to Collaborate with Moderna for mRNA Vaccine Research

Scott Morrison touring the University of Queensland Vaccine Lab to look over their research as they try to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus on Oct. 12, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Darren England/Getty Images

The University of Queensland announced its collaboration with Moderna to use mRNA research for vaccine development of diseases that pose risks of causing future pandemics.

The university previously collaborated with CSL—a major biotechnology firm now responsible for the manufacturing of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia—on producing a COVID-19 vaccine.