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Research & Products<\/h1>\n \n

We run to, not from, the world\u2019s biggest health challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The journey to invention and discovery is guided by science \u2013 and inspired by patients.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our purpose is to save and improve lives for generations. Our strategy is simple: We follow the science. The path to discovery is often unclear, but we are tireless in seeking therapies for some of the world\u2019s most difficult health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n

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~23.5K<\/div>\n\n
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people employed in research and development globally<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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$17.9B<\/div>\n\n
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invested in R&D in 2024<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Our Areas of Focus<\/h2>

We focus on scientific innovation to deliver medicines and vaccines for today and the future.<\/p>

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Oncology<\/h4><\/i><\/i><\/div>
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Oncology<\/h4>

Our mission is to deliver innovations to help improve the lives of people with cancer.<\/p>

Learn more about our work in oncology<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Vaccines<\/h4><\/i><\/i><\/div>
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Vaccines<\/h4>

Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories \u2013 and we\u2019ve been discovering, developing and delivering vaccines to help prevent diseases for over 100 years.<\/p>

Learn more about our work in vaccines<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Infectious Diseases<\/h4><\/i><\/i><\/div>
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Infectious diseases<\/h4>

We play an important role in discovering and developing innovative medicines and vaccines to help treat and prevent infectious diseases, including HIV and Ebola.<\/p>

Learn more about our work in infectious diseases<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Cardio-metabolic disorders <\/h4>

We have a long history of making an impact in cardio-metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>

Learn more about our work in cardio-metabolic disorders<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We aim to address the world\u2019s most difficult health challenges, following world-class science.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Our focus on world-class science is working.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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