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Monoclonal Antibody for RSV Prevention

Award type :
Product Development Award
Product type :
Therapeutics
Award year :
2026
Project start date :
03 / 16 / 2026
Project end date :
-
Project duration (months) :
-
Target disease :
RSV
Region served :
World
Recipient organization / Country of funding recipient organization :
SK Bioscience / Republic of Korea
Collaborator(s) / Country :
-
Funding amount(KRW) :
4,000,000,000
Development stage :
Phase 1

This project aims to develop an affordable, long-acting monoclonal antibody (RSM01) for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants, with a focus on improving access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Existing preventive options are limited by high cost and delivery constraints, restricting their use in these settings. The project’s core objective is to establish proof-of-concept through a Phase 1b clinical trial in infants, assessing safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity (including anti-drug antibodies) of a single-dose regimen. The study will also generate early data to inform dose selection and clinical potential. In parallel, the project lays the groundwork for cost-efficient large-scale manufacturing to enable future affordability and access in LMICs