MSD in the UK

📢 MSD UK Grants Programme Launch 📢 The first application window for the 2025 MSD Grants Programme is now OPEN for applications from UK healthcare and patient organisations. Our aspiration? To support projects which seek to address health inequalities with a focus on innovation. Building on the support we were able to provide last year, we are once again looking to provide funding support this year for projects which are focused on promoting community health and wellbeing and initiatives which enable healthcare professional, patient, and public empowerment. The deadline for applications is 30th April 2025. Find out if your organisation and project is eligible, as well as how to apply, here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4brjA1l #MSDGRANTS

This week, we are celebrating the incredible diversity of minds that make our world vibrant and unique 🌈✨ Our CapABILITY employee business resource group supports a range of ongoing activities from awareness courses and webinars to accessibility guides and office improvements. We also strive to ensure we provide a voice for neurodivergent thinkers in all aspects of our business. This week in conjunction with our Women’s Network, the teams are hosting an educational event on ‘Neurodivergence in Women and Girls’. Recognising and supporting neurodivergent traits in women and girls is crucial because traditional diagnostic criteria and societal expectations often overlook these traits, leading to missed diagnoses and inadequate support. Acknowledging the unique ways neurodivergence manifests in females will help us to be more inclusive. Together, we can create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive🌟 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #InclusionMatters #Neurodiversity #WeAreMSD

#BritishScienceWeek #BSW25 (7 – 16 March) is nearly here! Our British Science Week survey shows that 81% of adults believe that science and research make a valuable contribution to society, and 77% agree that science and research is good for the country’s economy. Nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents believe that a good science education is vital for young people’s future job prospects and their daily lives. And around two in three adults (65%) agree that a good science education system can prevent the spread of misinformation.  The BSA wants the science curriculum to be more relevant to young people and to offer more opportunities for them to take the lead on science projects and practical investigations as part of their education. A high-quality science education can also strengthen young people’s critical thinking and analytical skills.   When asked to pick from a series of statements about the positive aspects of science and research in the UK, 46% of survey respondents said that the sector ‘furthers understanding of the world, our health, and our environment’.  In response to our survey results, Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance said: “People across the UK recognise the enduring contribution of science and research to our health and security, and in growing our economy, and the clear benefits of unearthing and capitalising on STEM talent in every corner of our country. “Year after year, British Science Week makes a powerful case for the opportunities STEM offers us all, from unlocking doors to highly rewarding careers to strengthening the critical thinking and analytical skills that are increasingly important in everyday life.” But there’s more to be done! In our survey of 2,000 people (conducted by Opinium), 50% of people agreed with the statement that ‘science and research are too difficult to understand for most people’. Read more on our website news pages, including comment from our CEO Hannah Russell: https://lnkd.in/eHgKY9hT Visit the British Science Week website for more information, UK-wide event listings, free educational activity packs and marketing materials: www.britishscienceweek.org And we'll be back here tomorrow celebrating BSW's launch with the return of our annual #SmashingStereotypes campaign!

With British Science Week in action 📆 , and this year’s theme being 'change and adapt', we are reminded of Fiona Thomson’s interview for the New Statesman in which she outlined her belief in in the importance of discovery science to society at large and how our government can support innovation in the UK 📈 . Follow the link to the New Statesman website to read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/exQpRPit

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌟🎉 Today, and every day, we celebrate female leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes, whose hard work and achievements are paving the way for a future where every woman can shine.

Congratulations to our Pf Awards winners 2025! 🏆 Reflecting the hard work and dedication of our teams, we are incredibly proud to have achieved so many shortlisted nominations for the Pf industry awards which honour outstanding achievements in the pharmaceutical industry. We are thrilled to have won in the categories for ‘Outstanding Teamwork’, ‘Excellence in Marketing’ and ‘Trailblazer in Innovation’ - a testament to the brilliant work our teams strive to achieve every day for our patients. We are also very pleased to have sponsored the Patient Impact award that was presented by one of our senior colleagues. Huge congratulations to everyone involved 👏

Helping to promote global health by improving access to vaccines around the world is fundamental to our business and overall purpose: to save and improve lives

This #HPVAwarenessDay, we are excited to publish our new report, Achieving cervical cancer elimination in England: Sharing learnings, inspiring change. The report brings together case studies of good practice on the road to cervical cancer elimination, identified through our #RacetoElimination campaign.    The campaign has shone a light on the importance of targeted, locally driven initiatives in accelerating progress in cervical cancer prevention.     Through this report, we are proud to share learnings from the local areas we engaged with, hoping to inspire action and ensure that no community is left behind in the race to eliminate cervical cancer.    Read our report here: https://lnkd.in/eYkcjhH3 GB-NON-11032 

We are here at this year’s BTOG! 🫁💡   As proud sponsors of the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG), we are privileged to take part in the insightful discussions around advancements within Lung Cancer, which enable us to support patients.   Working together with the lung cancer healthcare community to explore how we can best collaborate is key to improving lung cancer care and outcomes for patients.   #BTOG2025

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a rare and debilitating condition that can have a huge personal impact. This Rare Disease Day, we want to spotlight the life-altering journey of every person diagnosed. Our policy consensus statement, created with input from the leading patient charity, PHA UK, and experts from Pulmonary Hypertension specialist centres from across the UK, outlines a unified vision for the future of PAH care. A future focused on improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and ultimately transforming PAH care in the UK. Read it in full: https://bit.ly/3QBCAke GB-NON-11058