Research and development Archives

TL1A: Exploring a potentially important target for inflammatory bowel disease

Our scientists are investigating ways to modulate TL1A to potentially address inflammation and fibrosis associated with inflammatory bowel disease

October 9, 2024

Our former CEO Dr. Roy Vagelos honored for role in helping China combat hepatitis B

We’re proud of his recognition and our continued commitment to global health

July 16, 2024

What is One Pipeline?

How we’re advancing the best internal and external science to progress our pipeline for patients

May 30, 2024

A new foundation for future talent

We’re partnering with America’s largest HBCU to launch a collaborative biotechnology learning center

May 2, 2024

How MSD scientists are driving next-generation cancer research

Our scientists are accelerating research by looking to improve anti-tumor immune response, targeting specific cancer cells and helping inhibit cancer growth

April 4, 2024

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

We follow the science where we can make the greatest difference

March 7, 2024

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

November 16, 2023

Why cytomegalovirus (CMV) should be on your radar

Once you have CMV, it stays in your body for life.

November 14, 2023

Breaking new ground in the UK

We’re accelerating our global efforts and capabilities with our new London Discovery Research Centre and U.K. headquarters

November 10, 2023

Understanding adult pneumonia: causes, symptoms and risk factors

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause serious complications

October 31, 2023

MSD’s legacy of antimicrobial innovation and action

Delivering on our commitment to fight infectious diseases for more than a century

October 12, 2023

Uniting research and manufacturing to help patients faster

The opening of our updated site in Ireland will increase collaboration and speed to market

October 5, 2023

Meet the scientist advancing respiratory health and inspiring women and Latino scientists

Dr. Carmen La Rosa is uncovering new ways to help people with respiratory conditions

October 3, 2023

Macrocyclic peptides: the next wave of drug discovery

MSD scientists say the “Goldilocks” chemical modality could lead to new ways to impact disease

September 18, 2023

Progress in ovarian cancer research starts with patients

Reflecting on the history of clinical research and our inspiration to continue innovating for ovarian cancer patients

August 29, 2023

Meet two women at the forefront of our HIV research

Two esteemed scientists share their motivations and hopes for the future of HIV research

July 19, 2023

Researching new uses for a therapy that targets cancer cells

MSD scientists are evaluating potential antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targets across both blood cancers and solid tumors

July 17, 2023

Podcast: Why neuroscience is the ‘final frontier’

Listen as specialists from MSD discuss what they’re most excited about in researching potential treatments for neurologic disorders

July 13, 2023

Safeguarding the environment through green chemistry

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

June 1, 2023

Individualized neoantigen therapies: exploring one medicine for one patient

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

April 13, 2023

Women in science? Absolutely

Strong career paths and cutting-edge science draw more women scientists -- like chemists and engineers -- to our small molecule process R&D team

February 3, 2023

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

February 3, 2023

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

January 11, 2023

How antimicrobial resistance is threatening one of our most critical health tools

Why antibiotics are a critical medicine and how we can help protect them

November 8, 2022

MSD publishes 2021/2022 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report

Letter from our chief executive officer and president, Rob Davis

August 30, 2022

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

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 9, 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

Innovation is key to combating antimicrobial resistance in Asia-Pacific

Investing in research and innovative solutions gives us the best chance to fight these ‘superbugs’

February 24, 2022

When the world needs us, together we rise to the challenge

MSD CEO & President Rob Davis shares news with colleagues about our investigational COVID-19 medicine

December 23, 2021

Innovation in the fast lane

MSD and Corning are two years into a joint effort to maximize data science, one of today’s hottest research fields

December 9, 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 28, 2021

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