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New 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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Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench

Members of MSD’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients

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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

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Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to MSD’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

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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

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Celebrating the life of trailblazing cardiovascular researcher Dr. Arthur Patchett

Over the course of his career with MSD, Dr. Patchett changed the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease

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In Burkina Faso, a personal mission to make a difference in one community

MSD colleagues found non-profit to provide critical resources for a village in one of the poorest countries in the world

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Here for Good: Putting patients at the heart of innovation

For clinical researcher Janethe de Oliveira Pena, unmet needs in patient health serve as an urgent call to action

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MSD 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

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Meet the inaugural Health Equity Catalyst Fund initiatives

Teams around the world will put new funding to good use helping address urgent global needs

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Celebrating the diversity of our workforce

How we're leaning into the voices, perspectives and experiences that strengthen our mission

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Connecting employees with NGOs for impactful 3-month assignments

Our MSD Richard T. Clark Fellowship for Global Health program helps NGOs address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges

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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 specialists

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‘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

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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

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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"

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Finding the courage to come out after 20 years of marriage

MSD executive Scott M. Wright shared his story of coming out in midlife -- the response was overwhelming

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Celebrating our Asia Pacific community

We’re committed to supporting and saluting our colleagues and the important work they do

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Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times

One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the pandemic

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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 MSD Research Laboratories

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‘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

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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 oral antiviral COVID-19 medicine

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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

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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

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Women in STEM at MSD share who inspires them most

Why strong STEM opportunities for women are important during Women’s History Month and every month

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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

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6 New Year's resolutions MSD scientists are making in 2022

Hear what goals some of our senior scientists are tackling this year

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Dean Li: Agility is 'about letting the data guide you'

The president of MSD Research Laboratories discusses how managing priorities is a key to scientific success

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4 science innovators reveal their earliest inspirations

These medical researchers and scientists had a spark as children to invent and explore

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Giving back: How our pro bono program drives positive change

Jennifer Zachary, MSD’s General Counsel, on how we can provide more legal services to those in need

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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When breast cancer hits home

A perspective on courage and perseverance

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Employees help evacuate patients from record flood in China

Our Zhengzhou colleagues recount their experiences following a devastating flood

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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

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6 things you probably didn’t know about MSD

From Thomas Edison to Meryl Streep, these interesting tidbits about our company may surprise you

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Improving medical care in the Black community with family health histories

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Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion

When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibility for invention is endless

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Introducing our global hybrid work model

This model will help us be even more agile and productive as we deliver outcomes for the people who depend on our work.

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Why young professionals want to grow their careers with us

Our efforts to build a generationally diverse workforce earns us the top spot on Forbes’ ‘Best Employers for New Grads’ list

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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)

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Following the science of climate change

Jennifer Zachary, executive vice president and general counsel, who also leads safety, security and the environment, on our effort to help reduce the impacts of climate change

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3 things I want the Black community to know about scientists like me

Denarra Simmons, senior scientist, on why now more than ever, the Black community needs to put their trust in science

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I’m a doctor & in a high-risk group for COVID-19: Why I volunteer on the frontline

Paul Robinson, patient engagement lead for MSD in Europe, on how he’s helping vaccinate people in the U.K. against COVID-19

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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

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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

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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

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"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.

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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 MSD’s Dr. Bern Ng’eno to commit her life to improving HIV treatment and care

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From the military to MSD: lessons in leadership

Meet three women who have served in the military and are now helping to lead our company

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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.

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From the marines to MSD: pursuing missions that matter

By Joe Butcher, associate director, Corporate Strategy