Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world.Two new members of Kennedy's revamped CDC vaccine advisory committee, Martin Kulldorff and Robert Malone, have a history of being paid expert witnesses in vaccine cases against Merck. They are known for being vaccine skeptics and have questioned the use of mRNA technology in vaccines. Meanwhile, Moderna has received an expanded label for its mRNA RSV shot, but there are concerns about the new ACIP members' questioning of mRNA technology.In other news, Astrazeneca has made a $5.3 billion bet on AI with China's CSPC for chronic disease pills. ADC Therapeutics is cutting staff and closing a research facility, while Biontech has acquired vaccine rival Curevac. The AMA has called for a Senate probe into RFK Jr. after the removal of CDC vaccine advisors.Overall, the industry is facing challenges with layoffs and a tight job market.

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