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Science & technology
Science & technology
Novavax creates transformational vaccines that help address some of the world’s most pressing infectious diseases.
- Overview
- Our pipeline
- Matrix-M™ adjuvant
- Recombinant, protein-based nanoparticle vaccine
- Global vaccine approval/authorization map
COVID-19 UPDATESNovavax has demonstrated its ability to quickly produce viable vaccine candidates for emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
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Who we are
Who we are
We are a biotechnology company committed to help address serious infectious disease globally through the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative vaccines to patients around the world.
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Insights
Insights
Novavax is committed to accelerating the development of new and promising vaccines by building on years of study and experience.

Gale E. Smith, PhD
Senior Vice President,
Discovery and Pre-clinical Research, Chief Scientist
Discovery and Pre-clinical Research, Chief Scientist
Dr. Smith is senior vice president of discovery and pre-clinical research and chief scientist, with responsibility for oversight of discovery, and managing scientific, technological and research operations at Novavax. Dr. Smith joined Novavax in January 2004 as vice president of vaccine development, where he oversaw the company's vaccine technology group. He led the development of Novavax’ core vaccine technology used in the development of nanoparticle vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, Ebola, and coronaviruses, including SARS, MERS and SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. Previously, Dr. Smith was chief scientific officer at Protein Sciences Corporation, responsible for leading the scientific team that developed the first human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine candidate approved by the FDA for testing in the U.S., and the first recombinant influenza vaccine, Flublok™. He received his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of North Dakota and a doctorate in microbiology from Texas A&M University.