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Dr. Maurice Hilleman was among the pioneering scientists who made strides in vaccine history and the fight against infectious disease
May 8, 2024
Vaccines: Our history, our legacy
We've been working to discover and develop vaccines for more than a century
May 8, 2024
Merck's legacy of antimicrobial innovation and action
Delivering on our commitment to fight infectious diseases for more than a century
October 12, 2023
4 historical designations highlight groundbreaking scientific achievements
The American Chemical Society Landmark program recognizes important contributions to modern life through chemical sciences
March 2, 2023
Black scientists, innovators and employees are key to Merck'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
February 2, 2023
35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program
The Mectizan Donation Program is the longest-running, disease-specific drug donation program of its kind
May 25, 2022
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
February 16, 2021