Roche Stories

COVID-19: Containing and conquering a global health threat

Broad access to reliable coronavirus testing is essential to an outbreak containment strategy.

The gendered dynamics of the brain and Alzheimer’s disease

Antonella Santucchione Chadha examines the relationship between sex, gender and brain disorders, and what this means for clinical development.

Trailblazing women at Roche

Discover how Roche has been advancing gender equality since 1896: There have always been women who inspired us by questioning the status quo.

Making life easier for people with diabetes

Roche’s open ecosystem helps people with diabetes to manage their disease more efficiently, while enabling doctors to individualise their therapy.

A rare diagnosis

Chelsey spent ten years incorrectly diagnosed with MS before she was eventually diagnosed with a rare disease, NMOSD. She shares her story here.

Annual Report 2019 Highlights

How medicines are making an impact in the lives of patients

Advancing personalised healthcare requires an ability to adapt

Tongtong Wang’s team develops ways to create and deliver tomorrow’s treatments.

Investors reporting center

Roche continues to lead the fight against cancer together

This World Cancer Day, learn how we are working together with our partners, including the UICC, to transform the lives of people living with cancer.

New approaches to understand multiple sclerosis

MS is a disease of the central nervous system, estimated to affect 2.3 million people worldwide.

Roche Diagnostics product portfolio

Roche Diagnostics is transforming the way diseases can be prevented, diagnosed and monitored.

“No one can deny the existence of climate change”

André Hoffmann on why companies need to operate and grow in harmony with nature and society.

Working with urgency, passion and purpose

Amidst the unprecedented global pandemic COVID-19, we bravely continue to work to ensure that patients receive our medicines and solutions as fast as possible.

The value of clinical decision support

Because patients need certainty.

An iceberg of lost memories

Geoffrey Kerchner explains why Alzheimer’s is like an iceberg; most disease activity happens slowly below the surface, before you see the first symptoms.

Liver cancer

HCC is known as a ‘silent killer’ as the symptoms often appear too late for curative treatments. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and risk factors.

Responding to natural disasters sustainably

For communities that have experienced a major natural disaster, we support community rebuilding and humanitarian projects.

Transnet-Phelophepa healthcare train

The Transnet-Phelophepa trains are mobile healthcare clinics that travel nine months out of the year to areas of rural South Africa.

Discussing multiple sclerosis through storytelling

Hear from Annarita and her family about how she used storytelling to explain the impact of the progressive nature of multiple sclerosis.

Roche in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease has far-reaching impact on individuals, caregivers, families and society. Learn how Roche is tackling this looming global crisis.

Tip of the iceberg: the hidden impact of Alzheimer’s disease

Caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease has a huge economic and emotional impact. Learn about the intangible costs and Freeha’s experience with her father.

External innovation opens new doors for advancing science

Global Head of Pharma Partnering James Sabry is excited to embrace the potential of external innovation and innovative partners.

Recognise the impact of flu

Flu is one of the most common infectious diseases, representing a serious threat to public health.

Do you know the symptoms of flu?

Influenza or "flu" is a viral infection that causes characteristic symptoms, which can help you identify it early and seek treatment.

Personalised Healthcare

We are taking PHC toward a future where treatments are targeted to an individual’s needs and unique genetic profile.

Meet our Roche pRED scientists

Learn more about our scientists and how they are tackling many devastating diseases.

The hidden impact of flu: Allison’s story

Allison Miller was living a normal life when complications arising from the flu changed everything.

Reimagining breast cancer with a new palette of pink

Each woman has her own story of cancer, her own shade of pink. We explore the stories of different women who share their unique experience with breast cancer.

Cancer genomic testing – Debbie Rhea’s story

Learn about the importance of genomic testing in treating cancer, and hear from patient; Debbie Rhea about the real-world impact it can have.

Cancer genomic testing – Jamal Tamer’s story

Learn about the importance of genomic testing in treating cancer, and hear from patient; Jamal Tamer about the real-world impact it can have.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: A journey with unique challenges

Kathy Hyde hopes that telling her son’s story will help increase understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Learning about the science behind NMOSD

Understanding neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and the role of interleukin-6 in the inflammation that occurs in people with NMOSD

Living with NMOSD: Advice from a working mother

Ana has neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) but has learnt to understand her condition and remain positive. She shares her story here

Will genomics revolutionise the future of medicine?

Joanne Hackett talks about genomics, healthcare, big data and people’s hesitation to share medical data.

Two dimensions of confidence in clinical decision making

For patients, a cancer diagnosis changes everything. Former cancer patient Yvonne shares her story and why greater patient access to medical knowledge is critical to improving care.

Will quantum computers solve the problems of the future?

Martin Strahm talks about the idea, the potential and the limitations of quantum computers.

Building bridges to improve the cancer patient journey

The role of an oncology nurse navigator requires a unique combination of skills, knowledge and compassion.

Our approach to sustainability

Decision support

A new level of certainty

Our response to cancer always starts with the science

Targeting cancer demands a deep understanding of its complexities. Our researchers have the freedom to explore cutting-edge science & technology to achieve this.

Women’s health

No matter what stage of life or part of the world a woman is in, knowledge is power.

Taking control of IPF: A tale of two perspectives

Rainer, who was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) after two stressful years of uncertainty, tells his story on living with IPF alongside expert advice from his doctor.

Understanding the role of the microbiome in IBD

Unlocking the mysteries of the gut’s unique and diverse environment of micro-organisms to help improve patient treatment outcomes.

A journey towards mutual understanding in IBD

A look at the importance of patient-physician communication in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, and how we are developing digital tools to help address this.

Uncovering stories of progression from the MS community

The MS community shares what they want others to know about the often invisible symptoms of MS, as well as their journey to managing its hidden impact.

Piecing together the puzzle of IBD

Read how we are approaching personalised healthcare in IBD to support individualised care for people living with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

What is IBD?

IBD is a group of complex, chronic conditions, characterised by prolonged inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, which can have a long-term impact on a patient's quality of life.

Roche's personalised approach in IBD

Compare today's approach in IBD with the ideal future

Changing the colorectal cancer story

Two days after being admitted to hospital with stomach pains, Eve Bukowski woke up to the news we all fear.

Roche in Neuroscience & Rare Disease: Preserving what makes people who they are

Our mission is rooted in our formula: follow the science to preserve what makes people who they are.

Shedding light on progression in MS

How Roche is paving the way for better understanding of MS disease progression and monitoring.

Reimagining digital health regulation

For timely access to technologies that improve health decisions, health authorities are rethinking regulations for the uniquely iterative world of software.

The role of diagnostics in fertility and pregnancy

Learn more about advanced screening and diagnostics tests and their role in preconception and pregnancy.

About the importance of disease awareness

Four key factors need to be in place to successfully treat a patient, the first factor is disease awareness.

Hepatitis B - Aiming for cure of a killer

Hepatitis B is responsible for more than 800,000 deaths a year. Roche is working on a cure.

ForPatients

Developed in partnership with patients, ForPatients aims to support patients on their journey.

A woman's right to know: HPV and cervical cancer

The HPV test came back positive – what now? Should women be worried? What should they do next?

Unveiling triple-negative breast cancer

Lifting the curtain on an often overlooked disease.

Striking back at stroke risk

Why less is more in atrial fibrillation management

Addressing the lack of cancer care in Pakistan

Our access to healthcare initiatives

Explore some of our access projects from around the globe.

Increasing access to healthcare

Groundbreaking advances in medical science are only meaningful when they reach the people who need them.

Increasing access to healthcare is a global challenge

Finding sustainable solutions to the barriers to healthcare can only be achieved through collaboration.

The NT-proBNP Story

Biomarkers play a crucial role in Roche’s commitment to personalised healthcare. To find them, we rely on the promising research of our external partners.

Improving access to hepatitis treatment in Egypt

Comprehensive access to cancer treatment in Dubai

A platform for supporting cancer patients in India

India does not have a centralised healthcare funding body and access to medicines is not universal.

Improving cancer care in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Let’s talk fertility

Women and their bodies may have very different ideas about the right time to have a baby.

Strengthening communities

We are committed to building stronger communities and responding to natural disasters sustainably.

Our approach to philanthropy

We engage in philanthropic activities that make a lasting impact and strengthen communities.

Better together: Helping one million people with diabetes

Ask anybody with diabetes: managing it is time consuming, exhausting and very annoying.

Of bonds and benefits

Two made-in-Japan collaborations strengthen both Roche and its partners.

Making HIV testing accessible

The Global Access Programme makes HIV viral load tests and the early detection of infections in infants possible in countries that are most affected by the disease.

Our Approach to Cancer Immunotherapy

Roche are leading in cancer immunotherapy through innovative research, including immune profiling, with the goal to develop treatment tailored to individuals.

About the importance of funding

Four key factors need to be in place to successfully treat a patient, with funding being the most controversial one.

About the importance of healthcare capacity

Healthcare capacity is one of four key factors that need to be in place to successfully treat a patient.

About the importance of diagnosis

Four key factors need to be in place to successfully treat a patient, with diagnosis being one of them.

Our approach to increase access to healthcare

Access to healthcare is a complex challenge. Four key factors need to be in place to improve access to quality healthcare.

Always trying to err on the side of drug safety

Keeping its medicines safe for the people who need them is at the core of our remit.

Digital solutions supporting rheumatoid arthritis community

It has become natural for people to seek information or advice about their health online. Learn about three solutions we developed for the European RA community.

Mesothelioma: What could possibly link this rare cancer to the ill-fated Titanic?

What could possibly link this rare cancer to the ill-fated Titanic?

Busting myths in lung cancer

How much do you really know about lung cancer? Our interactive flashcards bust some common myths about lung cancer.

Expecting more for people with PPMS

Dr. Jerome de Seze, explains how recent clinical advances mean more and more people are being diagnosed with PPMS.

MS measurements explained

How we define the ways in which multiple sclerosis can be measured.

Primary progressive MS: Different perspectives

Dr. de Seze and Craig Milverton, who lives with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), share their experiences managing and living with this form of MS.

The realities of pursuing the cure for cancer

Cindy Perettie, our Global Head of Oncology Strategy, provides her personal perspective on the challenges of leading the cure for cancer.

Bladder cancer: the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

One patient shares his experience being diagnosed with a disease he knew nothing about.

Protecting against progression

Dr. Traboulsee, University of British Columbia in Vancouver, discusses the importance of brain health and early treatment for people with multiple sclerosis.

Beyond the immunity cycle

Roche’s scientists are leading pioneers in immune biology and cancer research, which is resulting in innovative and personalised treatment options in cancer.

Creating value through partnerships

Partnering builds on our culture, one in which we listen to a potential partner and structure a collaboration that meets both parties’ needs.

Buttons - daily enemies for people with rheumatoid arthritis

New clothing collection designed to overcoming issues that people with RA face when getting dressed.

Rheumatoid arthritis through the lens of an Slovenian artist

A photographer captures what it means to live with the consequences of rheumatoid arthritis.

Providing a helping hand for people with rheumatoid arthritis

A collaboration with the Brazilian patient advocacy group helps to improve the quality of life of people living with RA.

Life with rheumatoid arthritis through pictures and words

The three artists captured what living with the disease means to people with rheumatoid arthritis.