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View all storiesMeet 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
September 29, 2023
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
September 19, 2023
Macrocyclic peptides: the next wave of drug discovery
Merck scientists say the “Goldilocks” chemical modality could lead to new ways to impact disease
September 14, 2023
Meet two women at the forefront of our HIV research
Two esteemed scientists share their motivations and hopes for the future of HIV research
July 18, 2023
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
June 1, 2023
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
May 24, 2023
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
March 2, 2023
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
February 2, 2023
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
January 31, 2023
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
January 11, 2023
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
November 28, 2022
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
November 23, 2022
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
September 14, 2022
Meet the inaugural Health Equity Catalyst Fund initiatives
Teams around the world will put new funding to good use helping address urgent global needs
September 9, 2022
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
July 28, 2022
‘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
June 13, 2022
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
May 27, 2022
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"
May 26, 2022
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
April 27, 2022
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
April 26, 2022
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
April 26, 2022
‘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
April 6, 2022
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
March 17, 2022
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
March 4, 2022
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
March 2, 2022
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
February 23, 2022
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
February 16, 2022
‘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
February 11, 2022
6 New Year's resolutions Merck scientists are making in 2022
Hear what goals some of our senior scientists are tackling this year
January 19, 2022
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
January 13, 2022
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
January 12, 2022
4 science innovators reveal their earliest inspirations
These medical researchers and scientists had a spark as children to invent and explore
January 12, 2022
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
December 16, 2021
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”
December 1, 2021
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
November 12, 2021
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
October 27, 2021
Curiosity inspires us to invent for life
Our researchers are dedicated to finding innovative answers to life’s challenging questions.
October 4, 2021
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
September 8, 2021
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
July 28, 2021
7 things you probably didn’t know about Merck
From Thomas Edison to Meryl Streep, these interesting tidbits about our company may surprise you
July 21, 2021
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless
July 13, 2021
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)
May 26, 2021
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
February 24, 2021
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
February 16, 2021
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
January 26, 2021
"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.
December 8, 2020
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
November 13, 2020
From the military to Merck: Lessons in leadership
Meet three women who have served our country and are now helping to lead our company
November 10, 2020
When diversity in clinical trials is personal
How Adrelia's passion for diversity in clinical trials started close to home
September 22, 2020
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.
June 2, 2020