Researchers race to put hydroxychloroquine to the test in a large study.

Explaining Chagas disease through the stories of patients in Latin America.

Chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes were once the preserve of wealthy countries but are now increasingly common in lower-income countries too as populations age and lifestyles change.

A researcher in South Africa investigating a rare skin disease was losing hope of a breakthrough. Then she made a discovery.

Collaborations are driving advances in sickle cell disease research, bringing new hope to patients.

The Novartis Faculty of Scholars initiative connects academic researchers with deep knowledge and big ideas to scientists in its drug discovery labs.

Kristen Harrington-Smith discusses her work as Vice President and Head of CAR-T US at Novartis Oncology.

The word “biopsy” typically conjures images of large needles. Lab technicians—and scientists working to discover new medicines—need enough tissue from a patient to prepare and evaluate a sample.

Using new technologies, researchers have developed a deeper understanding of how cells function, changing conceptions of disease.