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Johannes Ottl and Frederic Berst working together
Discovery

DNA-encoded molecules provide a new edge in cancer drug hunts

A young girl sits at a health clinic in Sikasso, Mali.
Access to Healthcare

Malaria is still disrupting lives, despite progress

A baby-aspirin-sized immunotherapy device
Discovery

Building “boot camps” for immune cells near tumors

Novartis calls for end to gender inequality gaps in COPD care on International Women’s Day #PressforProgress
Access to Healthcare

Positive gains are needed to accelerate change for women with lung disease

Many people struggle with weight loss
Discovery

Taking on obesity

James Zervios, member of the Novartis Diabetes and Metabolism Patient Advisory Forum
Discovery

Potential weight loss treatment takes shape with help from patients

Amyloid plaques (green) in brain tissue.
Discovery

Compound designed to fight Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in the lab

Partnerships aim to improve cancer care around the world.
Access to Healthcare

Partnering for improved cancer care around the globe

Akello sits in a garden waving a mat.
Access to Healthcare

Living with breast cancer in Uganda

Jason Laramie and Dina Katabi
Discovery

Tracking patients’ progress with radio signals and machine learning