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Pfizer Launches “Power of Knowing” Video Series with Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Once confined to the realms of science and research, artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a part of our day-to-day lives. As the technology continues to grow, integrating itself into all corners of modern life, one thing is for certain: there’s no avoiding it.Here at Pfizer, we’re continuously exploring how AI can be leveraged in ways big and small as we pursue our goal of making breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Across our 176 years, from the mass production of penicillin to...

Five Steps to Good Health: Essential Advice for Men

It’s become a cliché that many men don’t take care of their health as well as women do and that they’re less likely to see a doctor. But is the cliché true? Unfortunately, data offer some support. Men are less likely to keep up with regular check-ups and get medical care than women are.1 In the U.S., men live, on average, five years fewer than women do.2At Pfizer, we want to change these trends and empower men with the information they need to take control of their health. June is Men’s Health...

Pfizer’s 2024 Impact Report Highlights Accomplishments in Sustainability, Responsibility

When Pfizer talks about making breakthroughs that change patients’ – and people’s – lives, we aren’t simply referring to scientific discovery and game-changing medicines. We’re talking about the impact we have on those patients and peoples’ lives, the impact our work has on the world and the environment, and our efforts towards making our medicines available and accessible to as many people as possible.  The 2024 Impact Report provides an overview of Pfizer’s priorities and goals related to...

May Social Media Round-Up—Q1 Earning Results, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and More

The month of May flew by with more exciting updates and announcements from Pfizer across social media. Time flies when you’re making breakthroughs.On our corporate channels, we launched our new “The Mindfulness of Medicine Development” series, highlighted how Pfizer researchers are paving the way for new cancer innovations, and showcased how Pfizer colleagues are supporting people with bladder cancer, leukemia, and more.Meanwhile, CEO Albert Bourla proudly shared Pfizer’s Q1 2025 earning results...

The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: A Scientist’s Work Is Never Done

At Pfizer, we know that breakthroughs aren’t created in a vacuum. Every new discovery, every new medicine and vaccine, is the result of the collaboration of many members of our community, each with their own unique experiences, expertise, and insights. The human element cannot be separated from our work any more than the patient experience can be removed from the outcome.“The Mindfulness of Medicine Development” series showcases the journeys, experiences, and inspirations of our colleagues...

Mental Illness: With Hope Comes Healing

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we’d like to share two important messages. The first: Mental health conditions are common. About one in five adults will live with a mental health condition each year, and one in twenty will experience a serious mental illness.1 The second: Effective therapies, including evidence-based treatments and social support systems, are available to help people heal.2It’s as important to prioritize our mental health as much as our physical health, yet...

Food Allergy 101: Tips for Families

Families who deal with food allergies understand how stressful it can be when certain ingredients can cause an uncomfortable reaction or even a life-threatening response for a loved one. May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and Pfizer wants to help ensure that your Memorial Day cookouts—and the rest of your meals—go off without a hitch.Over the past 30 years, food allergies have become more common in people of all ages.2 They affect about 8% of children and nearly 11% of adults in the U.S.1, and...

The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: Advancing Treatments Can Transform Patient Outcomes

At Pfizer, we know that breakthroughs aren’t created in a vacuum. Every new discovery, every new medicine and vaccine, is the result of the collaboration of many members of our community, each with their own unique experiences, expertise, and insights. The human element cannot be separated from our work any more than the patient experience can be removed from the outcome.“The Mindfulness of Medicine Development” series showcases the journeys, experiences, and inspirations of our colleagues...

Powered by Purpose: Celebrating Clinical Trials Day 2025

Pfizer has been in the business of breakthroughs for nearly two centuries, and while our success represents the shared work of thousands of our dedicated employees, none of the advancements for which we are known were made possible through our efforts alone. The modern prescription medicines and vaccines we have today were studied in hundreds, and often thousands, of people in clinical trials.A clinical trial is a research study that seeks to understand how potential medicines, vaccines, and...

The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: Patients as Partners in the R&D Journey

At Pfizer, we know that breakthroughs aren’t created in a vacuum. Every new discovery, every new medicine and vaccine, is the result of the collaboration of many members of our community, each with their own unique experiences, expertise, and insights. The human element cannot be separated from our work any more than the patient experience can be removed from the treatment. “The Mindfulness of Medicine Development” series showcases the journeys, experiences, and inspirations of our colleagues...

The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: The First Steps of Scientific Innovation

At Pfizer, we know that breakthroughs aren’t created in a vacuum. Every new discovery, every new medicine and vaccine, is the result of the collaboration of many members of our community, each with their own unique experiences, expertise, and insights. The human element cannot be separated from our work any more than the patient experience can be removed from the outcome.“The Mindfulness of Medicine Development” series showcases the journeys, experiences, and inspirations of our colleagues...

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The Mindfulness of Medicine Development: How Scientists Are Driving the Next Wave of Medical Innovations

For millions of patients around the world, the development of a new treatment or vaccine can be life-changing. But the journey from promising drug candidate to approved product isn’t easy. It's a long and arduous process, with an average timeline lasting more than 10 years.Behind the scenes of these life-changing medical breakthroughs are the scientists whose dedication, expertise, and remarkable problem-solving skills are driving progress forward. Though their training could have prepared them...