Wyeth Recognized for Prevnar Vaccine

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A team of Wyeth (Madison, NJ, www.wyeth.com) scientists involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of Prevnar-pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate vaccine (diphtheria CRM197 protein)-was awarded the 2005 National Medal of Technology by President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony in late July.

A team of Wyeth (Madison, NJ, www.wyeth.com) scientists involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of Prevnar-pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate vaccine (diphtheria CRM197 protein)-was awarded the 2005 National Medal of Technology by President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony in late July. The National Medal of Technology is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement.