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View all storiesMerck for Mothers: Expanding access to quality maternal care
More than a decade of strategic partnerships, private sector innovation and data-driven impact are helping create a world where no woman has to die while giving life
May 7, 2024
How Merck 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 3, 2024
How we can strengthen vaccination programs and build vaccine confidence together
Two Merck leaders share how we’re working to help protect communities from vaccine-preventable illnesses
February 21, 2024
‘Wonder Angie’ enlists her ‘super friends’ to fight oral 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
January 26, 2024
Inspiring innovation through diversity and inclusion
When we bring together people from different backgrounds, the possibilities for invention are endless
January 25, 2024
The Wall Street Journal names Merck among top 10 best-managed companies
We’re proud to be recognized for our strong performance and unwavering commitment to patients
January 11, 2024
Diversity and inclusion strengthen everything we do
From fostering an inclusive and supportive culture to working with diverse suppliers, diversity and inclusion are integral to helping us better serve patients
September 19, 2023
Macrocyclic peptides: the next wave of drug discovery
Merck scientists say the “Goldilocks” chemical modality could lead to new ways to impact disease
September 14, 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 18, 2023
Podcast: Meet the dealmakers
Merck’s business development and licensing team explain how they identify new opportunities to strengthen our robust R&D pipeline
June 1, 2023
Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench
Members of Merck’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients
May 24, 2023
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
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
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
January 31, 2023
Celebrating the life of trailblazing cardiovascular researcher Dr. Arthur Patchett
Over the course of his career with Merck, Dr. Patchett changed the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease
January 11, 2023
In Burkina Faso, a personal mission to make a difference in one community
Merck colleagues found non-profit to provide critical resources for a village in one of the poorest countries in the world
November 23, 2022
Meet the inaugural Health Equity Catalyst Fund initiatives
Teams around the world will put new funding to good use helping address urgent global needs
September 9, 2022
‘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
June 13, 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
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"
May 26, 2022
Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times
One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 26, 2022
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 Merck Research Laboratories
April 26, 2022
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 investigational oral antiviral COVID-19 medicine
March 2, 2022
Dean Li: Agility is 'about letting the data guide you'
The president of Merck Research Laboratories discusses how managing priorities is a key to scientific success
January 13, 2022
Giving back: How our pro bono program drives positive change
Jennifer Zachary, Merck’s General Counsel, on how we can provide more legal services to those in need
December 16, 2021
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
November 12, 2021
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
October 27, 2021
7 things you probably didn’t know about Merck
From Thomas Edison to Meryl Streep, these interesting tidbits about our company may surprise you
July 21, 2021
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)
May 26, 2021
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
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 26, 2021