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Meet a nurse who leads clinical trials to find innovative cancer therapies
Melissa Martinez is a clinical scientist within Johnson & Johnson’s Interventional Oncology R&D group. Not only is she helping to develop lifesaving treatments, she’s redefining what it means to pursue a career in nursing.
“My battle with IBD has fueled my passion for helping patients like me”
Sid Jain, a leader on the pharmaceutical R&D data science team at Johnson & Johnson, knows that new and better treatment options change lives. And being a Crohn’s disease patient himself has supercharged his mission to help revolutionize the research process.
Meet 7 people who inspired us in 2022
Mobilizing to help coworkers in need. Increasing diverse representation in clinical trials. Advocating on behalf of people living with life-altering medical conditions. Learn about the extraordinary ways these trailblazers made a difference in 2022.
“What it’s like to be in a clinical trial": 3 people share their personal stories
With COVID-19 dominating the news this year, chances are you’ve also read about clinical studies that are underway for investigational vaccines. For a glimpse at what the experience of participating in a clinical study is like, we spoke to people across the country who took part in a clinical trial.
The 5 stages of COVID-19 vaccine development: What you need to know about how a clinical trial works
Johnson & Johnson just announced the launch of a Phase 3 clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. But what does this step in the process really mean? We asked two experts whose job it is to test vaccines to help demystify the clinical trial process—step by step.
“AIDS won’t stop for COVID-19": Meet 3 inspiring women who are as committed as ever to making HIV history
For World AIDS Day, three attendees of the virtual 2020 International AIDS Society Conference, including activist and actress Laverne Cox, talk about their groundbreaking work with HIV/AIDS in the midst of a global pandemic.
“What COVID-19 has taught me": 7 Johnson & Johnson researchers reveal lessons they’ve learned from the pandemic
From scientists working on a potential vaccine to medically trained employees who mobilized to the front lines to help treat patients, these men and women share what most resonates for them about the unique and devastating virus, both professionally and personally.
What really happens to your patient data? A chief medical officer explains
With health insurance enrollment season in full swing, you may be researching which plan to get—and signing those data disclosure forms. But have you ever wondered how some of that info is used once you sign on the dotted line?
“I’ve been living with advanced prostate cancer for almost 20 years": One man shares his treatment journey
Have you been putting off getting your prostate checked? Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to tackle this important medical to-do. Just ask Ron Scolamiero, who was surprised by a prostate cancer diagnosis at 54. He shares his story of resilience.
How Johnson & Johnson is helping patients through its compassionate use program
The company’s mission is to care for the world—one person at a time. Just ask Chief Medical Officer Joanne Waldstreicher, M.D., who’s been leading the charge to improve the process by which very sick patients may apply for access to investigational medications.