— 400 subject sentinel portion of Phase 2b study will evaluate the safety, immunogenicity and efficacy of Vaxart's next generation oral pill COVID-19 vaccine compared to an approved mRNA vaccine comparator — — The sentinel cohort is being funded as part of the Phase 2b NextGen COVID-19 clinical trial, valued at up to $456 million through the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle under the U.S. government's Project NextGen — SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: V ...