Shanelle Gabriel was diagnosed with lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease that mostly affects women of African American and Hispanic descent — while she was at college. Today, as a singer, poet and advocate, she uses her voice to highlight challenges faced by people living with this complex and often misunderstood condition.

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Among the many Syrians uprooted by armed conflict are thousands of people with chronic conditions – such as diabetes and heart disease - whose treatment was disrupted when they fled.

Novartis team shares results of a massive oncology experiment with the world to accelerate drug discovery.

Patients are learning to live with a chronic disease that will affect one in 5 people over age 40.

Functional genomics study reveals a potential approach for tackling glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and other tumors.

Heart failure affects 26 million people worldwide. Half die within five years of diagnosis. There's been a lack of progress in finding more effective medications. Advances in understanding mean new options for patients and caregivers.

An essay by Vas Narasimhan, CEO of Novartis about the historical context and coming innovations in medicine with an introduction by Goran Mijuk.

Why are some sickle cell disease patients protected from the disease? Learn about our biomedical research in the field.

Novartis researcher Joana Silva had a life-changing experience with a mentor.