Areas of focus
We follow the science and apply our expertise on core therapeutic areas where we have the greatest potential to help save and improve lives.
Advancing breakthroughs in disease research
We discover and invent medicines and vaccines to address vital global health needs where we can have the greatest impact, now and in the future.
Oncology
Our teams of researchers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of cancer research to discover more effective anticancer therapies.
Vaccines
We’ve been discovering, developing, supplying and delivering vaccines to help prevent disease for over 130 years.
Infectious diseases
Our focus has always been on the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and communities around the world.
Cardiometabolic and respiratory diseases
We have a long history of making an impact on diseases that affect the heart and lungs.
Immunology
We’re at the forefront of research, seeking to translate scientific discoveries into treatments for people with immune-mediated inflammatory disorders.
Neuroscience
We’re tackling the complexities and therapeutic challenges of some of the most devastating neurological disorders.
Ophthalmology
We’re developing therapies aimed at protecting, restoring and improving vision for people living with eye diseases.
This page was last updated in September 2026