One of the most well-known Cuban innovation is the vaccine CimaVax. The vaccine was invented by the Center of Molecular Immunology, Havana, Cuba. CimaVax-EGF is a vaccine used to treat cancer, specifically non-small-cell lung carcinoma. It targets a growth factor in cancer cells in a way that can arrest the spread of the disease. It can be used as both a treatment for lung cancer patients and a preventive measure for people at high risk of the disease.
