Date of Defense
4-16-2024
Date of Graduation
4-2024
Department
Chemical and Paper Engineering
First Advisor
James Springstead
Second Advisor
Mert Atilhan
Abstract
The objective of this project is to design a process to produce an mRNA influenza vaccine that serves as an alternative to conventional influenza vaccines, replacing current options with innovative mRNA technologies. Given that older populations are most likely to follow up on immunizations consistently, and the increasing average age worldwide, the market for this project appears to be expanding in the next 80 years. Additionally, experts predict more frequent mutations and outbreaks of viral disease from a variety of factors including globalization and global temperature trends. Rapid response to these viral outbreaks will continue to be as, or even more important than with COVID-19. To meet this anticipated demand, this group will design a plant to produce this updated vaccine and complete an economic analysis to determine a target price that will have to be met to satisfy adequate return on investment.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Christina, "Production of mRNA Vaccine for Influenza" (2024). Honors Theses. 3826.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3826
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Presentation
Comments
Co-authored with:
Ivan Corcuera Loya
Adam Alassa
Abdulohab Aldhfeeri