Discovering & Developing Products


	From theory to therapy, discovery to commercialization, our business begins with science. Across our business segments and within our more than 250 operating companies, we have: Thousands of research scientists and engineers on staff Scores of research centers around the world A research and development budget of more than $7 billion, cumulatively, across our operating companies Nearly 52,000 patents worldwide in the past century Scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who are passionate about making life better for people drive our research and development (R&D). Our companies’ R&D teams adhere to the highest ethical standards in the work that’s conducted in our laboratories, as well as in our clinical research with people. We review our research policies to ensure they’re aligned with ethical standards around the world. Learn more about our commitment to responsible science: Our Ethical Code for the Conduct of Research & Development In the Laboratory In recent years, people around the world have become more interested in the scientific and laboratory activities of health care companies, and we understand and respect those interests. We seek to operate our businesses in alignment with societal norms and in accordance with accepted international standards for scientific work. Animal welfare, stem cell research and genetic research are some areas of increased public attention. We view the ethical and humane treatment of all animals required for scientific investigation as our regulatory and moral responsibility. Protecting Animal Welfare Commitment to Ethical Animal Care and Use Humane Care and Use of Animals for Laboratory Research Laboratory Animal Facilities Compliance Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Teaching & Demonstrations Statement on Product Safety & Laboratory Research Animal Testing We recognize the potential of stem cell research and the genuine concerns of society and government, and our policy ensures the highest scientific standards. Stem Cell Research Our policies also address genetic research and set guidelines for how DNA samples from clinical trials are handled. Genetic Research In addition to discovery science, Johnson & Johnson companies also engage in clinical research and we adhere to the principles of good clinical practice. Conducting Clinical Trials Our efforts also encompass finding diagnostics, treatments and ways to deliver them where they are needed most. Learn about some of the ways we are working to meet unmet needs in the developing world: R&D in the Developing World Our research-driven products contribute to new advances in health and personal care. Read about the discovery and development processes behind our advanced products: Developing Medicines Developing Medical Devices Developing New Consumer Products Learn about our advanced treatments: Our Products

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Discovering & Developing Products

	From theory to therapy, discovery to commercialization, our business begins with science. Across our business segments and within our more than 250 operating companies, we have: Thousands of research scientists and engineers on staff Scores of research centers around the world A research and development budget of more than $7 billion, cumulatively, across our operating companies Nearly 52,000 patents worldwide in the past century Scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who are passionate about making life better for people drive our research and development (R&D). Our companies’ R&D teams adhere to the highest ethical standards in the work that’s conducted in our laboratories, as well as in our clinical research with people. We review our research policies to ensure they’re aligned with ethical standards around the world. Learn more about our commitment to responsible science: Our Ethical Code for the Conduct of Research & Development In the Laboratory In recent years, people around the world have become more interested in the scientific and laboratory activities of health care companies, and we understand and respect those interests. We seek to operate our businesses in alignment with societal norms and in accordance with accepted international standards for scientific work. Animal welfare, stem cell research and genetic research are some areas of increased public attention. We view the ethical and humane treatment of all animals required for scientific investigation as our regulatory and moral responsibility. Protecting Animal Welfare Commitment to Ethical Animal Care and Use Humane Care and Use of Animals for Laboratory Research Laboratory Animal Facilities Compliance Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Teaching & Demonstrations Statement on Product Safety & Laboratory Research Animal Testing We recognize the potential of stem cell research and the genuine concerns of society and government, and our policy ensures the highest scientific standards. Stem Cell Research Our policies also address genetic research and set guidelines for how DNA samples from clinical trials are handled. Genetic Research In addition to discovery science, Johnson & Johnson companies also engage in clinical research and we adhere to the principles of good clinical practice. Conducting Clinical Trials Our efforts also encompass finding diagnostics, treatments and ways to deliver them where they are needed most. Learn about some of the ways we are working to meet unmet needs in the developing world: R&D in the Developing World Our research-driven products contribute to new advances in health and personal care. Read about the discovery and development processes behind our advanced products: Developing Medicines Developing Medical Devices Developing New Consumer Products Learn about our advanced treatments: Our Products

From theory to therapy, discovery to commercialization, our business begins with science. Across our business segments and within our more than 250 operating companies, we have:

Thousands of research scientists and engineers on staff
Scores of research centers around the world
A research and development budget of more than $7 billion, cumulatively, across our operating companies
Nearly 52,000 patents worldwide in the past century

Scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who are passionate about making life better for people drive our research and development (R&D). Our companies’ R&D teams adhere to the highest ethical standards in the work that’s conducted in our laboratories, as well as in our clinical research with people. We review our research policies to ensure they’re aligned with ethical standards around the world.

Learn more about our commitment to responsible science:
Our Ethical Code for the Conduct of Research & Development

In the Laboratory
In recent years, people around the world have become more interested in the scientific and laboratory activities of health care companies, and we understand and respect those interests. We seek to operate our businesses in alignment with societal norms and in accordance with accepted international standards for scientific work. Animal welfare, stem cell research and genetic research are some areas of increased public attention.

We view the ethical and humane treatment of all animals required for scientific investigation as our regulatory and moral responsibility.
Protecting Animal Welfare
Commitment to Ethical Animal Care and Use
Humane Care and Use of Animals for Laboratory Research
Laboratory Animal Facilities Compliance
Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Teaching & Demonstrations
Statement on Product Safety & Laboratory Research Animal Testing

We recognize the potential of stem cell research and the genuine concerns of society and government, and our policy ensures the highest scientific standards.
Stem Cell Research

Our policies also address genetic research and set guidelines for how DNA samples from clinical trials are handled.
Genetic Research

In addition to discovery science, Johnson & Johnson companies also engage in clinical research and we adhere to the principles of good clinical practice.
Conducting Clinical Trials

Our efforts also encompass finding diagnostics, treatments and ways to deliver them where they are needed most. Learn about some of the ways we are working to meet unmet needs in the developing world:
R&D in the Developing World

Our research-driven products contribute to new advances in health and personal care. Read about the discovery and development processes behind our advanced products:
Developing Medicines
Developing Medical Devices
Developing New Consumer Products

Learn about our advanced treatments:
Our Products