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2024 Health Equity in Action Summit: Communities Forward

Pfizer School of Science Mobile Experience: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

In today's rapidly evolving world, scientific literacy and innovation are crucial for addressing global challenges and driving progress. Recognizing the importance of fostering a passion for science among young minds, Pfizer launched the Pfizer School of Science in its New York Headquarters — an innovative initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering the next generation of scientists and innovators.Bringing Science Education to Various Pfizer SitesThis year, we expanded outside the confines of...

Pfizer’s 4th Latino Summit Champions Latino Representation

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15 of 2024), Pfizer’s Latino Community Colleague Resource Group holds its annual Latino Summit. This year’s 4th annual Summit was held at Pfizer’s New York City headquarters on Wednesday, September 25th.The summit’s theme was "Deep Roots, Bold Vision” and was focused on speaking to the importance of the Latino community’s strong cultural foundation and forwarding-looking aspirations as professionals. Hosted by...

October Social Media Round-Up—Change the Odds, Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers, and More

October was another eventful month here at Pfizer, and the evidence is all over our social media feeds.CEO Albert Bourla closed out October by celebrating Pfizer’s strong Q3 earnings report, but that wasn’t all the good news we shared. Bourla also shined a spotlight on our one billionth dose of pneumococcal vaccine, while his colleagues recognized the company’s inclusion in the Forbes’ 2024 list of World’s Best Employers, reflected on our partnerships with Patrick Dempsey and the American Cancer...

Working with Partners to Improve Access to Migraine Care

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder impacting over a billion people worldwide. At Pfizer, we’re dedicated to understanding the causes of migraine. With that goal in mind, we’ve put together a series of articles exploring different aspects of migraine management.In our first post, we looked at the current state of migraine care, reflecting on what’s working and where there’s room to improve. In the next post, we examined some of the challenges that can prevent people from accessing...

Migraine's Underrated Pain—The Barriers to Treatment

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder impacting over a billion people worldwide. At Pfizer, we’re dedicated to understanding the causes of migraine. With that goal in mind, we’ve put together a series of articles exploring different aspects of migraine management.In our first post, we looked at the current state of migraine care, reflecting on what’s working and where there’s room to improve. Then we examined some of the challenges that can prevent people from accessing the prescribed...

The Migraine Treatment Access Problem

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder impacting over a billion people worldwide. At Pfizer, we’re dedicated to understanding the causes of migraine. With that goal in mind, we’ve put together a series of articles exploring different aspects of migraine management.In our first post, we looked at the current state of migraine care, reflecting on what’s working and where there’s room to improveToday, we’re discussing one of the biggest roadblocks to treatment for the condition: access.Fo...

The Reality of Living with Migraine

Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder impacting over a billion people worldwide. At Pfizer, we’re dedicated to understanding the causes of migraine. With that goal in mind, we’ve put together a series of articles exploring different aspects of migraine management.This week, we’re focusing on who the condition impacts, what it’s like to live with migraine, and the challenges and obstacles to accessing care.Migraine is a serious neurological disorder that is not merely a strong headache...

Patrick Dempsey, Pfizer and the American Cancer Society Team Up to “Change the Odds” Against Cancer

For award-winning actor and cancer community advocate Patrick Dempsey, working to help make sure everyone has the same opportunity to prevent, detect and treat cancer is deeply personal. Being by his mother’s side during her 17-year journey with ovarian cancer, Patrick experienced the profound impact that a cancer diagnosis can have on both a patient and their family. It was this experience that led him to create The Dempsey Center, a non-profit which offers a space where people navigating...

Tim Buckley Elected to Pfizer’s Board of Directors

For the past five months, Pfizer has been conducting a comprehensive search for a new member of our Board of Directors. Today we are happy to announce that Tim Buckley, a widely respected business leader with deep expertise in global investment management, financial markets, and operations, has been elected as the 14th member, effective immediately.Mr. Buckley has a lengthy and impressive resume, including more than 30 years at Vanguard, where he held numerous senior leadership roles and served...

Viral vs Bacterial Infections: Different Pathogens, Different Approaches

When you experience symptoms of an infection such as fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, or pain, knowing whether a virus or bacteria is making you sick may be the key to getting the right treatment and feeling better.1,2Viruses and bacteria are among the most well-known causes of infection.3 Infections occur when viruses or bacteria invade the human host and proliferate.3 But there are some important distinctions between them, and it’s important to determine whether it’s a bacteria or virus...

September Social Media Round-Up—Health Equity, Digital Hackathon, and More

Pfizer kicked off back-to-school season with another eventful month. In September, CEO Albert Bourla met with passionate leaders working to advance health equity in Sub-Saharan Africa, we welcomed college students for a Digital Hackathon, Forbes recognized Pfizer as one of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers, and so much more.Meanwhile, our corporate social channels have been highlighting the latest data from our cancer research, going behind the science of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)...