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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.

James F. Young, PhD
Chairman of the
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Dr. Young joined the Novavax board of directors in April 2010 and was appointed chairman in April 2011. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, and pharmaceutical development. Most recently, Dr. Young was MedImmune’s president of research and development, where he had responsibility for regulatory affairs and was instrumental in the development of FluMist® and Synagis®. In 2005, Dr. Young was awarded the Albert B. Sabin Humanitarian Award. Prior to MedImmune, Dr. Young was influential in building the department of molecular genetics at Smith Kline & French Laboratories (now part of GlaxoSmithKline) and culminated as director, department of molecular genetics. Dr. Young was on the faculty of the department of microbiology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, New York. He received his bachelor of science degrees in biology and general sciences from Villanova University and a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.