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One Pediatric Gastroenterologist’s Mission to Expand Pediatric Treatment Options

For Dr. Nicole Kulisek, the path from pediatric gastroenterologist to US Medical Affairs leader at Pfizer has always been guided by the same question: How can we expand access to effective treatments for children who need them most?From bedside care to drug development, her career reflects a belief that early intervention, paired with scientific rigor, can change the course of a child’s life. Today, that perspective shapes her work at Pfizer, where she helps advance IBD innovations aimed at...

Purpose & Ideals

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Racial Toll of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States.1 Caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and spread through infected tick bites, it affects an estimated 476,000 Americans each year.1,3Yet the burden of Lyme disease, particularly the experience of a timely diagnosis, isn’t shared equally.Despite its prevalence, the face of Lyme disease in public health data is overwhelmingly white. In the United States, surveillance data shows that over 90% of Lyme...

Programs & Initiatives

Bridging the Gap: Community-Based Organizations Seek Trust, Tools and Funding to Advance Public Health

Read the full report. Community-based organizations (CBOs) are the cornerstone of community health—yet across the country they face substantial uncertainty, according to a new national survey supported by Τhe Pfizer Multicultural Health Equity Collective (The Collective).These on-the-ground, grassroot nonprofits play a vital role in improving health, particularly for historically underserved populations, as they build trust and meet local needs. As part of Pfizer’s long-term efforts to uplift...

The Power of Knowing: Medley’s Edith Cooper Talks Equity in AI

Over the summer, Pfizer launched “The Power of Knowing,” a video series hosted by our Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Lidia Fonseca. The series explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is unlocking innovation that was previously out of reach via interviews with industry leaders at the forefront of these changes. Today we’re excited to share a new installment that touches on a topic that’s so important to Pfizer that the concept serves as one of our core values: equity.Equity may not...

November Social Media Round-Up—Third-Quarter Earnings, Metsera Acquisition, and More

This past November, our plates weren’t the only things that were full. Pfizer’s social channels are bursting with updates—head over to our corporate channels for the latest news.Pfizer launched two new video series: “Rewrite the Recipe” and “Equity in AA Care,” celebrated The Pfizer Foundation winning a 2025 Citizens Award, and spotlighted caregivers for Lung Cancer Awareness month.CEO Albert Bourla announced the completion of Pfizer’s acquisition of Metsera, welcomed our new colleagues, and...

October Social Media Round-Up—Values Day, ESMO 2025, and More

It may be spooky season, but there’s nothing scary about Pfizer’s updates this month. Check out our social media channels to see the latest.Over on our corporate channels we shared highlights from ESMO 2025, spotlighted the personal stories of our Pfizer colleagues and partners, and launched new episodes of “What’s In My Lab” and “The Power of Knowing.”Meanwhile, CEO Albert Bourla announced Pfizer’s voluntary agreement with the U.S. government to lower drug costs for American patients...

Self Care Can Be Fun (Really!). We Have Tips

We’ve all heard the standard wellness advice many times: among them, that most of us need more regular exercise, fewer processed foods, and lower stress. At Pfizer, we’d like to add another piece of advice: Fun will make your wellness goals easier to achieve.The key to creating a habit that sticks is to turn the activities you need to do into the activities you want to do. Adapt your wellness goals into habits that fit your personality, and then remind yourself of the long-term pay-offs those...

Programs & Initiatives

Pfizer's Global Health Fellows Program: Leveraging Colleagues’ Expertise to Help Improve Healthcare Access Around the World

Global Health Fellows (GHF) is Pfizer’s signature skills-based volunteering program, empowering colleagues to lend their skills and expertise to global health partners in underserved communities around the world. For over 20 years, the program has helped to strengthen health systems and close the health equity gap in communities that need it most. Through the program, Pfizer colleagues have participated in pro bono consulting projects across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S., where they...

Programs & Initiatives

Not for Granted: Pediatric Immunization Through Experts’ Lens

New survey fielded by Excellence in Pediatrics Institute, with support from Pfizer, aims to uncover challenges and find solutions to gaps in pediatric vaccination rates in Europe 

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...

April Social Media Round-Up—Webby Award, World Immunization Week, and More

Throughout April, Pfizer’s social channels featured the latest and greatest happenings at the company, via dispatches from our leaders and posts across our various platforms.On our corporate channels, we shared the latest episode of “Front Porch Conversations,” celebrated World Immunization Week, and launched the new “Science Made Simple” series.On LinkedIn, CEO Albert Bourla honored the late Pope Francis and shared new data on the impact the RSV vaccine has had in older adults. Meanwhile, our...

Pfizer Awards $1.75 Million to Support Community Forward Solutions to Address Health Disparities

To help address systemic health disparities, The Pfizer Multicultural Health Equity Collective (The Collective) is awarding $1.75 million to seven U.S. non-profit organizations through its Communities Forward grant program.While the vast majority of people believe Americans should be treated equally with regard to healthcare, regardless of income or race,1 far too many people face structural barriers that impact their ability to reach their best health. Community-based organizations provide key...