Research and development
View all storiesProteins in space: taking our research to the final frontier
Merck Research Laboratories scientist Paul Reichert works with the International Space Station to drive innovation
June 29, 2022
Why we're expanding and investing in our research and discovery efforts
Our commitment to innovation helps ensure a brighter future for patients everywhere
June 8, 2022
STEM mentorship program helps underrepresented students shine
How we joined forces to develop a new program aimed at boosting diversity in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
June 1, 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
Taking prostate cancer research forward
Scientists at Merck are committed to research and development for people diagnosed with prostate cancer
May 12, 2022
New podcast: The power of one pipeline
Through business development and licensing, Merck Research Laboratories stays primed for new opportunities and partnerships to drive our innovation
May 12, 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
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
When the world needs us, together we rise to the challenge
Merck CEO & President Rob Davis shares news with colleagues about our investigational COVID-19 medicine
December 23, 2021
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
December 9, 2021
Merck scientists launch research award to support rising chemists of color
Program provides career development and networking opportunities, fosters equity and inclusion
December 9, 2021
Curiosity inspires us to invent for life
Our researchers are dedicated to finding innovative answers to life’s challenging questions.
October 4, 2021
All hands on deck against COVID-19
How every division at Merck is pitching in to address a global need
September 30, 2021
Merck publishes 2020/2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Report
Letter from our chief executive officer and president, Robert M. Davis
September 21, 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
Supporting the next generation of diverse scientists
Meet some of the Merck mentors and former mentees helping make the Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program a success
July 28, 2021
The scientist who’s pushing boundaries through cutting-edge research
Fiona Marshall, Merck’s head of discovery sciences & translational medicine, on overcoming challenges to advance the discovery and development of future therapies
July 15, 2021
Teaming up with Eisai to help fight cancer
How we're leveraging each other’s unique strengths to help advance cancer research
July 7, 2021
Progress in ovarian cancer research - it starts with the patients
Dr. Scot Ebbinghaus, vice president, clinical research
May 20, 2021
Safeguarding the environment through green chemistry
When a manufacturing process doesn’t meet our standards, we build an award-winning, planet-friendly one
May 12, 2021
Why we can’t stop fighting for women living with HIV
As a woman living with HIV, Cathy Elliott says we need to speak openly about sexual health
May 6, 2021
The heartaches, hardships and hopes of 2 ALS caregivers
Two women share the challenges of caring for their husbands with ALS
April 23, 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
Women in science? Absolutely.
Strong career paths and cutting-edge science draw more women to our small molecule process R&D team
February 23, 2021
No matter rain, nor snow…
February 2, 2021
When work hits close to home
For Chris Hinson, one of our colleagues, Merck’s commitment to making our medicines available to patients is very personal
February 2, 2021
When patients are in need, we answer the call
Merck’s Board of Directors approves expansion of our plant in Durham, North Carolina, to help patients
January 27, 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
Merck scientists probe how our bodies' bugs impact immunity and disease
Our researchers are pioneering new ways to research and understand the biology of new diseases by looking inside the human gut
November 4, 2020
Businesses have a role to play in building vaccine trust. Here's why
Employers are trusted messengers of credible information on vaccines
October 29, 2020
Merck publishes 2019/2020 corporate responsibility report
Letter from our chairman and CEO, Ken Frazier
October 14, 2020
Vaccines aren’t virtual
The importance of childhood well visits to prevent certain infectious diseases during the pandemic - by Nick Kartsonis, SVP clinical research, vaccines and infectious disease
September 8, 2020
Our new London Discovery Research Center site
The $1.32 billion, 220,000-square-foot research facility will be located in London’s “Knowledge Quarter”
August 25, 2020
Clinical trials bring our medicines and vaccines to life
We appreciate all who have contributed to our clinical research
May 18, 2020