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Purpose: Advancing Pfizer’s business as One Global Asian Community that inspires and uplifts one another.   Pillars:   Learn more about diversity and inclusion at Pfizer. 

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Une course et un partenariat inédit pour mettre au point un vaccin potentiel contre le COVID-19

C’est un partenariat de ce genre qui lie déjà Pfizer à la société de biotechnologie allemande BioNTech dans le but de mettre au point un vaccin à ARN potentiel qui empêche la transmission du COVID-19. Vu que nous travaillons avec ces partenaires allemands depuis 2018 sur un vaccin contre la grippe à ARN, nous sommes dans une position idéale pour allier rapidement nos expertises dans la lutte contre le COVID-19. On sait que la mise au point d’un vaccin, quel qu’il soit, est une entreprise...

Scientist at Home: Dan Xu – Many Roles, One Person

My name is Dan Xu and I am a scientist at Pfizer in the Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics (CVIT) group within the Pfizer Oncology Research and Development unit. I’m also a wife and mother, and these two roles collided at the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic a few months ago when I had to adjust to my new normal: working from home. Many Cultures, One Community   As a Chinese American, the devastating effects of the coronavirus isn’t new to me. My parents and many other family members...

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How to Avoid Pharmaceutical Scams During COVID-19

During a crisis like the COVID-19 global pandemic, we see the best of humanity on display. From the many healthcare professionals who put their own safety and well-being on the line to many others who donate their money and resources to assist in the fight, it is heartwarming to see this display of heroism and selflessness. At the same time, there are people who use a crisis, like this one, to take advantage of others who are in need. Day-to-day activities like going to your pharmacy to fill a...

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Vaccine Production: Find Out How Vaccines Are Created

Vaccines have revolutionized our ability to improve health and save lives, resulting in the control, elimination, or near-elimination of many life-threatening diseases. The path to disease prevention – the development of a novel vaccine – is a complex and lengthy process that generally takes 10 to 15 years.1 Every step of the way, our team is committed to pursuing research and forming partnerships that facilitate the rapid development and delivery of a vaccine. To help protect against the COVID...

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Emotional Well-Being Tips for People Living with Chronic Inflammatory Conditions During COVID-19

Dr. Laurie Keefer is compensated by Pfizer for her work as an Editorial Board member on TalkingUC.com, a resource developed by Pfizer to connect, inspire, educate and empower the ulcerative colitis community. As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts daily life, people around the world are facing a difficult time, including those living with ulcerative colitis (UC). Dr. Laurie Keefer, a psychologist specializing in UC and other inflammatory bowel diseases, notes that some people living with UC may f...

What's Next? Coronavirus, Disease X, Maternal & Adult Immunization

On Episode 8 of podcast series "The Antigen:" What's Next? Coronavirus, Disease X, Maternal & Adult Immunization. Visit our "The Antigen" podcast page to listen in.

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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 and Tips for Those Living with a Chronic Inflammatory Disease

These patient advocates have been compensated by Pfizer in the past to share their stories. Some of these quotes and links also appear on Arthritis.com, a resource supported by Pfizer where people living with chronic inflammatory conditions can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools and disease information. The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting daily life around the world. Although questions remain as experts gather information to understand the coronavirus better, many valuable resources have...

AI in Drug Safety: Building the Elusive ‘Loch Ness Monster’ of Reporting Tools

Whenever a patient takes a drug and has an unexpected side effect — from minor problems like a runny nose to more serious ones that require hospitalization — pharma companies are legally required to report this information, known as an adverse event (AE), to regulatory agencies. Within the pharmaceutical industry, AE reporting is a critical and time-consuming part of ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines by patients. Pharmacovigilance employees process a growing number of cases from...

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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

Pursuing Breakthroughs in the Treatment of NASH

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

A Lens on Life is an unscripted docu-series that chronicles the stories of women and men living with various health challenges. Watch Elaine's inspirational story about her struggle with debilitating joint pain of RA, and how she overcame her symptoms to regain her lifestyle.  

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Prevention is the Best Medicine

It wasn’t that long ago that a diagnosis of polio was considered a death sentence. Thanks to the work of pioneering researchers, polio and other diseases like diphtheria, measles, mumps, and rubella are now preventable through vaccinations. Bill Gruber works for a global team at Pfizer charged with vaccine clinical research and development. His passion for his work came when he lost a young patient to meningitis. “There has got to be a better way,” he thought. Now, he’s a part of a team that...