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Exploring the potential use of PET tracers in neurodegenerative disease research

MSD scientists are researching the potential of an investigational alpha-synuclein PET tracer in early identification Parkinson’s disease

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Macrocyclic peptides: a new research frontier

MSD scientists are exploring macrocyclic peptides, a new way to combine the properties of a biologic in a pill

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Vaccine inventors, creators and innovators

Dr. Maurice Hilleman was among pioneering scientists who made strides in vaccine history and the fight against infectious disease

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Vaccines: Our history, our legacy

MSD and its legacy companies have been working to discover and develop vaccines for more than a century

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A new foundation for future talent

We’re partnering with N.C. A&T to launch a collaborative biotechnology learning center

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Taking on Zaire ebolavirus

How science and innovation fuel our efforts to help combat a rare but potentially deadly disease

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Harnessing innovative technology in drug discovery

MSD scientists explain how new technologies can accelerate the drug discovery process as we use the power of leading edge science to save and improve lives

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Podcast: Meet the dealmakers 

MSD’s business development and licensing team explain how they identify new opportunities to strengthen our robust R&D pipeline  

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VIDEO: Here for Good – When passion and curiosity fuel innovation

Hear how one of our scientists balances her work and family life to accelerate our groundbreaking research

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Proteins in space: taking our research to the final frontier

MSD Research Laboratories scientist Paul Reichert works with the International Space Station to drive innovation

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35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program

The Mectizan Donation Program is the longest-running, disease-specific drug donation program of its kind

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Our commitment to HIV treatments and prevention through the years

We continue to work at the forefront of the fight against HIV