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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...

Science & Innovation

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)...

Science & Innovation

Pharma Peers Unite to Build DNA-Encoded Libraries

Finding tools and hits for targets in drug discovery can feel like hunting for four leaf clovers in a blizzard. And researcher Sylvie Sakata was close to giving up on one discovery tool, DNA-encoded libraries, when a new consortium started to fall into place. Now this technology is garnering more interest for its potential to discover new molecular compounds, known as “hits,” to exponentially impact the early research efforts that can lead to potential new medicines.Sakata is the Head of...

Science & Innovation

What You Need to Know About a Promising Vaccine Candidate that May Stem the Growing Risk of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States.1 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that state health departments reported over 63,000 cases in 2022.2 However, the CDC uses other methods to estimate that approximately 476,000 people in the U.S. may be diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease annually.2In other words, the estimated number of Lyme disease cases in the U.S. seems to be much higher than what is being reported to public health...

Living & Wellbeing

Caregiver Support: A Guide to Self-Care for Caregivers

A mother helps her daughter through dialysis at night and goes to work without sleep.1 A wife cares for her husband as he spends 110 days recovering from treatment for acute myeloid leukemia in a hospital 250 miles from home.2 A son quits his job to support his mother after she suffers a series of strokes.3Each caregiver’s story is different, but their combined efforts serve as a lifeline to millions of people. Caregivers support children, parents, grandparents, family members, spouses...

Pfizer Wraps Up 8th Year of Immersive Girls Who Code Program

From July 29th to August 9th, Pfizer hosted its 8th Summer Immersion Program in partnership with Girls Who Code (GWC). Throughout the event, more than 60 students participated in colleague-led learning sessions on professional development, data science, cybersecurity, and more.According to Deloitte, less than one-third of employees in large tech companies are women.1 Statistics for the workforce at large aren’t much better. While 72% of men participate in the labor force globally, only 47% of...

August Social Media Round-Up—the Summer Games, Girls Who Code, and More

Pfizer closed out the summer months with a splash. This August, our leadership highlighted the passion and dedication of Pfizer colleagues who participated or attended this summer’s games, recognized the hard work of the Pfizer Oncology team, and welcomed the next generation of talent through the Girls Who Code program.Take a moment to see what else our leadership has been up to then head over to our corporate social accounts where we showcase the Global Health Fellows program, shine a light on...

PfizerForAll Strives to Simplify How You Access Healthcare

It’s not breaking news to say that healthcare in the U.S. is complicated.Whether prepping for flu season, wrangling a doctor’s appointment, or contending with a chronic — or seasonal — illness, the already harrowing logistics of caring for yourself and your loved ones are made even more challenging by a confusing and frustrating healthcare landscape.According to a survey by the American Academy of Physician Associates, 65% of Americans say coordinating and managing healthcare is overwhelming and...