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A new foundation for future talent

We’re partnering with America’s largest HBCU to launch a collaborative biotechnology learning center

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Taking on Zaire ebolavirus

How science and innovation fuel our efforts to help combat a rare but potentially deadly disease

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In our commitment to R&D, the numbers speak for themselves

We follow the science where we can make the greatest difference

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Harnessing innovative technology in drug discovery

Merck scientists explain how new technologies can accelerate the drug discovery process as we use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives

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Acting early in cancer detection

Diagnosing cancer early, before it has spread, may potentially lead to better outcomes

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Macrocyclic peptides: the next wave of drug discovery

Merck scientists say the “Goldilocks” chemical modality could lead to new ways to impact disease

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Podcast: Meet the dealmakers 

Merck’s business development and licensing team explain how they identify new opportunities to strengthen our robust R&D pipeline  

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Safeguarding the environment through green chemistry

When a manufacturing process doesn’t meet our standards, we build an award-winning, planet-friendly one

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Amplifying the power of women in chemistry

Graduate students are eligible for the Merck Research Award, which promotes diversity in chemistry and career advancement opportunities for female chemists

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Women in science? Absolutely

Strong career paths and cutting-edge science draw more women scientists -- like chemists and engineers -- to our small molecule process R&D team

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VIDEO: Here for Good – When passion and curiosity fuel innovation

Hear how one of our scientists balances her work and family life to accelerate our groundbreaking research

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Celebrating the life of trailblazing cardiovascular researcher Dr. Arthur Patchett

Over the course of his career with Merck, Dr. Patchett changed the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease

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Celebrating the opening of our latest state-of-the-art facility

The FLEx Center will help us continue to harness the power of leading-edge science with agility

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Merck recognized on Fortune’s 2022 Change the World list

Recognition highlights our continued focus on expanding access

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How Merck is using 3D printing to create innovative solutions

3D technology is helping optimize workstreams, shorten turn-around times, reduce costs and drive innovation

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Proteins in space: taking our research to the final frontier

Merck Research Laboratories scientist Paul Reichert works with the International Space Station to drive innovation

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35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program

The Mectizan Donation Program is the longest-running, disease-specific drug donation program of its kind

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The Vaccine Pioneers

Scientists who made giant strides in the fight against viral diseases and vaccine history

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Vaccines: Our history, our legacy

Merck and its legacy companies have been working to discover and develop vaccines for more than a century

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Dean Li: Agility is 'about letting the data guide you'

The president of Merck Research Laboratories discusses how managing priorities is a key to scientific success

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Innovation in the fast lane

Merck and Corning are two years into a joint effort to maximize data science, one of today’s hottest research fields

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A Nobel Prize for a longtime Merck collaborator

Princeton University’s David W.C. MacMillan is a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry

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Our commitment to HIV treatments and prevention through the years

We continue to work at the forefront of the fight against HIV