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Research

We run to, not from, the world’s biggest health challenges.

The journey to discovery is guided by science – and inspired by patients

We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. The path to discovery is often unclear, but we are tireless in seeking solutions for some of the world’s most difficult health challenges.

Our work in numbers

~19.2K

people employed in research and development

$13.5B

invested in R&D in 2022

We address the world’s most difficult health challenges, following leading-edge science

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Discovery & development

Step inside MSD Research Laboratories (MRL) where our quest to save and improve lives through research and development begins

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Pipeline

We’re focused on inventing new medicines and vaccines to help more people

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Our commitment to patients is unwavering

As long as there are still patients in hospitals, doctors and nurses desperate to add years to the lives of their patients, and a world where treatments aren’t accessible to all, we will be here, fighting with all we have to deliver more, sooner.

Discovery starts here

Our scientists are applying the latest groundbreaking research technologies and revolutionizing how we discover and develop medicines and vaccines

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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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Pioneering better chemical reactions

MSD scientists help unlock the mystery of a key reaction and refine how molecular compounds are built

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Our Q1 2023 earnings report

MSD’s Q1 2023 results reflect continued strong underlying performance across key growth drivers, particularly in oncology and vaccines. Our company announced Q1 worldwide sales of $14.5 billion. “Inspired by our commitment to bring bold science forward to address critical unmet patient needs, we began 2023 with significant advancements across our innovative pipeline,” said Robert M. […]

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Individualized neoantigen therapies: exploring one medicine for one patient

Scientists are researching new ways to help train the immune system to fight cancer

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

Safeguarding the environment through green chemistry

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

Read more

Next: Safeguarding the environment through green chemistry

Pioneering better chemical reactions

MSD scientists help unlock the mystery of a key reaction and refine how molecular compounds are built

Read more

Next: Pioneering better chemical reactions

Our Q1 2023 earnings report

MSD’s Q1 2023 results reflect continued strong underlying performance across key growth drivers, particularly in oncology and vaccines. Our company announced Q1 worldwide sales of $14.5 billion. “Inspired by our commitment to bring bold science forward to address critical unmet patient needs, we began 2023 with significant advancements across our innovative pipeline,” said Robert M. […]

Read more

Next: Our Q1 2023 earnings report

Individualized neoantigen therapies: exploring one medicine for one patient

Scientists are researching new ways to help train the immune system to fight cancer

Read more

Next: Individualized neoantigen therapies: exploring one medicine for one patient

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

We follow the science where we can make the greatest difference

Read more

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

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Protecting animal health

Our Animal Health business is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them.