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flag Australia launches trial of personalized mRNA vaccines for children with deadly brain tumors.

flag A landmark personalized mRNA vaccine trial for children with aggressive brain cancers has launched in eight Australian hospitals, targeting around 70 patients with rare, high-grade tumors like medulloblastoma and diffuse midline glioma. flag Using each child’s unique tumor genetics, researchers will create custom vaccines within eight to ten weeks, aiming to train the immune system to fight cancer. flag The four-year study, led by Professor Brandon Wainwright of the University of Queensland and involving multiple institutions, will assess safety and effectiveness, with early results expected within a year. flag The trial offers new hope for children facing poor survival prospects, as brain cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australian children, with about 40 deaths annually.

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