Elaris Secures Exclusive Global License from Valneva for C. difficile Vaccine Program

Elaris has secured an exclusive global license from Valneva for technology related to Valneva’s Clostridioides difficile vaccine candidate, VLA84.

The agreement strengthens Elaris’ IP position and supports the advancement of its lead vaccine program, which aims to broaden protection against C. difficile infection through additional proprietary components. With no approved prophylactic vaccine currently available for CDI, the program addresses a major unmet medical need. Elaris plans to advance the candidate through IND-enabling development, with the goal of initiating clinical studies around 2027.

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