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5 things we now know about colorectal cancer
Surprising new research suggests that people younger than 50 are getting diagnosed with the disease at record rates. For National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, find out how to protect yourself—no matter your age.
This scientist develops targeted treatments for cancer—here’s what drives and inspires him
Learn more about Robert Zhao, Ph.D, his partnership with Johnson & Johnson and antibody-drug conjugates—a new type of cancer therapy that targets and kills cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
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.
Learn about 3 health advocates who gather in NJ every year for empowerment and connection
In the quest to solve the toughest health challenges, innovating therapies and finding treatments are essential—but so is supporting the patients living with these diseases. That’s exactly why Johnson & Johnson launched HealtheVoices a decade ago.
Harnessing the human genome is the future of healthcare—and Johnson & Johnson is helping lead the way
The company’s partnership with the largest human genome sequencing project in the world will increase scientists’ understanding of genetic diseases and help create new interventions. Here, a look at the breakthroughs that have guided the understanding of the power of DNA.
Are super-personalized solutions the future of healthcare?
The goal of precision medicine is to develop individualized treatments based on a patient’s genetic profile. Here’s how Johnson & Johnson is harnessing this cutting-edge field of tailor-made medicine.
Behind the relentless pursuit of multiple myeloma cures
Johnson & Johnson has been dedicated to developing innovative treatments for blood cancers for nearly 20 years. Scientist Kodandaram “Ram” Pillarisetti is at the forefront of the company’s commitment to working toward its goal of one day eliminating the disease.
Could these 3 researchers transform the fates of patients with multiple myeloma?
For National Cancer Prevention Month, we’re spotlighting three leading Johnson & Johnson female hematologists—innovators who are not only saving lives and advancing new treatments but also paving the way for the next generation of women in their field.
“I’m working to develop better treatments for children with devastating diseases”
A life-threatening condition that afflicts young cancer patients. A rare and painful form of pediatric arthritis. Learn about how Johnson & Johnson is innovating to use existing medications to help kids with these illnesses—and meet two women on the forefront of this game-changing work.
“Our goal is to prevent lung cancer from happening in the first place”
Artificial intelligence-enabled mobile screening units. Nasal swab genomic tests. Diagnostics that pair the right treatment with the right patient. For Healthy Lung Month, Johnson & Johnson researchers share the progress that’s being made to thwart the #1 cancer killer.