Jan 10 (Reuters) - Moderna Inc:

* MODERNA CEO SAYS CO EXPECTS TO INVEST $2.5 BILLION TO $3 BILLION IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THIS YEAR - JP MORGAN HEALTHCARE CONF

* MODERNA CEO SAYS PEOPLE AGED 50 AND ABOVE, IMMUNOCOMPROMISED AND OTHER HIGH RISK GROUPS MAY NEED AN ANNUAL BOOSTER - JP MORGAN HEALTHCARE CONF

* MODERNA CEO SAYS A MATTER OF MONTH OR SO BEFORE FINALIZING COUNTRY FOR AFRICAN VACCINE FACILITY - JP MORGAN HEALTHCARE CONF Further company coverage: