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Entrepreneur Creates Custom mRNA Vaccine, Saves Dog from Cancer

3/20/2026

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Paul Conyngham, an Australian entrepreneur, developed a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie after advanced mast cell cancer and unsuccessful chemotherapy.
He used AI tools such as ChatGPT to identify treatment options and partnered with the UNSW RNA Institute to create the vaccine.
Conyngham overcome significant ethical approval hurdles before administering the vaccine.
Rosie’s tumor halved and her health improved as Conyngham pursues a second vaccine.

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Story summary

Paul Conyngham, an Australian entrepreneur, developed a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie after advanced mast cell cancer and unsuccessful chemotherapy.
He used AI tools such as ChatGPT to identify treatment options and partnered with the UNSW RNA Institute to create the vaccine.
Conyngham overcome significant ethical approval hurdles before administering the vaccine.
Rosie’s tumor halved and her health improved as Conyngham pursues a second vaccine.