Rajeev Venkayya

President of the Global Vaccine Business Unit at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, leading vaccine development for tropical diseases. Previously served as director of vaccine delivery at the Gates Foundation and in the White House on biodefense.

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May 2, 2021 • 36min

Man, Mosquito, Malaria Vaccine

Rajeev Venkayya, president of Takeda's Global Vaccine Business Unit with a rich background in vaccine delivery, joins Jorge Conde, an a16z bio partner expert in infectious diseases. They discuss a groundbreaking malaria vaccine achieving 75% efficacy, the implications for vulnerable populations, and advancement through mRNA technology. The conversation delves into the disparity in vaccine development between wealthy and poorer nations and the ongoing struggle against malaria, highlighting challenges, innovations, and the path to widespread use.

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