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Lung cancer testing – it’s time to prioritize it for patients at risk

Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada. On average, 81 Canadians are diagnosed with lung cancer every day.1 What’s more concerning is that about half of them are diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, an advanced stage with a lower survival rate.2 This helps to explain why lung cancer is also […]

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Missed your last doctor appointment? It’s time to get back on track

COVID-19 has changed the way Canadians interact with their healthcare team. While some impacts were immediate, like the increased pressure placed on our health care workers, one consequence that has largely fallen under the radar is starting to show symptoms: the disruption of routine care and vaccinations. Regular care routines help doctors catch diseases in […]

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Taking Charge: Life with Breast Cancer

In May 2021, the day after Mother’s Day, Vicki Bowie was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. A routine mammogram identified a small two-centimetre mass which initially didn’t cause much concern – simply a follow up ultrasound mammogram to confirm if it was just a cyst. However, it turned out to be cancerous. Vicki, who […]

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Our areas of focus

We focus on scientific innovation to deliver medicines and vaccines for today and the future.

Oncology

Oncology

Our mission is to deliver innovations to help improve the lives of people with cancer.

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Vaccines

Vaccines

Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories – and we’ve been discovering, developing and delivering vaccines to help prevent diseases for over 100 years.

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Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases

We play an important role in providing innovative medicines and vaccines to help treat and prevent infectious diseases, including HIV and Ebola.

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COVID-19

COVID-19

As a company dedicated to saving and improving lives, we have a special responsibility to help in the fight against COVID-19. We’ve been fully committed to developing an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic since it was first recognized.

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Cardio-metabolic disorders

Cardio-metabolic disorders

We are determined to find therapies for the most serious chronic health challenges, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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