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Meet the scientist advancing respiratory health and inspiring women and Latino scientists

Dr. Carmen La Rosa is uncovering new ways to help people with respiratory conditions

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Diversity and inclusion strengthen everything we do

From fostering an inclusive and supportive culture to working with diverse suppliers, diversity and inclusion are integral to helping us better serve patients

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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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Meet two women at the forefront of our HIV research

Two esteemed scientists share their motivations and hopes for the future of HIV research

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New 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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Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench

Members of Merck’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients

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VIDEO: Aiming for health equity and business success

Empowered at work and in a leading fellowship program, Josette Gbemudu is determined to make a difference

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Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to Merck's history of invention and progress

Learn about scientific contributions of Black employees in our company's history and how our diversity initiatives have shaped our legacy of invention

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A scientist and a cancer survivor reflect on 34-year friendship and fighting cancer 

Dr. Eric H. Rubin shares how his relationship with a patient-turned-friend reinforced his mission to help even more people

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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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Merck leaders recognized as influential women executives

Honored by WomenInc., Cristal Downing, Caroline Litchfield and Jennifer Zachary push for progress and light the path for future women leaders

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In Burkina Faso, a personal mission to make a difference in one community

Merck colleagues found non-profit to provide critical resources for a village in one of the poorest countries in the world

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Merck for Mothers: Helping end maternal mortality

More than a decade of strategic partnerships, private sector innovation and data-driven impact to help create a world where no woman has to die while giving life

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Meet the inaugural Health Equity Catalyst Fund initiatives

Teams around the world will put new funding to good use helping address urgent global needs

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Experts discuss importance of cancer screenings and early detection

In this Teal Talks episode, TV host and cancer survivor Samantha Harris leads the conversation about the advances in cancer screenings and early prevention with three renowned cancer specialists

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‘We are encouraged to be who we are’: An LGBTQ+ colleague shares his story

Lutz Staacke talks about finding a company that appreciates him for who he is

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Here for Good: The human element inspiring our cancer research

Learn how one doctor turned his family connection to cancer into a career driven by scientific innovation

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4 LGBTQ+ employees share stories of finding freedom to be themselves at work

Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life"

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Celebrating our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and beyond, we’re committed to supporting and saluting our AAPI colleagues and the important work they do

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Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times

One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Type 2 diabetes: A patient-centric approach to care

An informative Q&A with Dr. Sam Engel, associate vice president, cardiometabolic and women’s health at Merck Research Laboratories

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‘Wonder Angie’ enlists her ‘super friends’ to fight oral cavity cancer

After receiving an oral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, a head and neck cancer survivor finds hope by embracing science, prioritizing mental health and leaning on her work family

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Fighting COVID-19: ‘An intersection between my military and civilian careers’

How our colleague Col. Craig Maceri is using the skills he learned at Merck to help run a vaccination site for the National Guard

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Addressing health equity in the age of COVID-19

In this Teal Talks episode, health care influencers Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith and Dr. Aletha Maybank discuss how the pandemic has impacted health equity and disparities

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How Wilson, N.C., plays a critical role in our commitment to supply

Meet the North Carolina-based manufacturing team that’s producing and packaging our investigational oral antiviral COVID-19 medicine

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Company leaders highlight ESG priorities and performance

Our ESG Investor Event focused on our company’s long-term strategies related to access to health, employees, environmental sustainability, and ethics & values

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Women in STEM at Merck share who inspires them most

Why strong STEM opportunities for women are important during Women’s History Month and every month

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‘I can tell my kids: You did something special’

Merck scientist Angela Jablonski explains why she enrolled her children in a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial

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6 New Year's resolutions Merck scientists are making in 2022

Hear what goals some of our senior scientists are tackling this year

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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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Why this new dad says every company should offer parental leave

Our colleague says taking time off to bond with his daughter was the ‘right thing to do’ for his family

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4 science innovators reveal their earliest inspirations

These medical researchers and scientists had a spark as children to invent and explore

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Giving back: How our pro bono program drives positive change

Jennifer Zachary, Merck’s General Counsel, on how we can provide more legal services to those in need

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This leader works to ensure diversity and inclusion is visible in everything we do

Deepak Khanna, president, Europe and Canada, demonstrates how “diversity is a fact, but inclusion is an act”

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An oral history: Stepping up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists, leaders, global partners and more reflect on how we rose to the challenge and worked together, one moment at a time

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Ken Frazier named Chief Executive’s 2021 CEO of the Year

Our executive chairman of the board and former CEO joins a list of legendary executives for his long record of leadership

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Curiosity inspires us to invent for life

Our researchers are dedicated to finding innovative answers to life’s challenging questions.

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Childhood cancer patient dedicates his life to clinical trial research

After participating in a pediatric leukemia study, Arjan Ooms’ life has come full circle as our director of clinical research in the Netherlands

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Fighting for health equity from inside the health care industry

Carmen Villar, vice president, social business innovation, always defended the underdog – now she leads a team solely focused on reducing health disparities

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7 things you probably didn’t know about Merck

From Thomas Edison to Meryl Streep, these interesting tidbits about our company may surprise you

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Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion

When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless

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Antimicrobial resistance - an emerging public health crisis

Q&A with Dr. Jenelle Krishnamoorthy on the urgent need to work together to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

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This scientist helps translate inventions into vaccines to protect public health

Beth-Ann Coller, executive director, global clinical development, knows how disease outbreaks underscore the importance of vaccines

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8 women who made major strides at our company and beyond

Honoring the many ‘firsts’ of the inspiring women who paved the way for future generations

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How one woman’s diverse team is driving innovation in science and medicine

Rebecca Ruck is breaking down silos and leveraging diversity to invent smarter and greener ways to produce medicine

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"Coming back from maternity leave during a pandemic left me shell-shocked"

Elise Masella, executive director of global communications, returned to work after having her first baby in the thick of COVID-19. She shares what she's learned and how she's adjusted.

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From Kenya to the U.S., she’s helping lead the fight against HIV

Growing up in Kenya during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis inspired Merck’s Dr. Bern Ng’eno to commit her life to improving HIV treatment and care

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From the military to Merck: Lessons in leadership

Meet three women who have served our country and are now helping to lead our company

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When diversity in clinical trials is personal

How Adrelia's passion for diversity in clinical trials started close to home

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Ken Frazier calls for unity in the face of injustice

Our CEO and chairman shares his thoughts on how we can all do better, together.