Bancel

Bancel is a surname of French origin. It is borne by several individuals, including Stéphane Bancel, a French businessman who has served as the chief executive officer of Moderna, a biotechnology company focused on messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, since 2011. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Moderna develops mRNA-based medicines and has produced vaccines for infectious diseases, including COVID-19 vaccines. Under Bancel's leadership, Moderna expanded its platform and clinical programs, advancing partnerships and manufacturing scale. The name Bancel may also refer to other people with the surname who are active in various fields; however, Stéphane Bancel is the most prominent figure associated with the name in public records.