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Focus Areas

Finding innovative solutions for unmet medical needs is at the heart of what we do. Our ideas and research help save lives.

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Cardiometabolic diseasesPharma | Diagnostics

Cardiometabolic diseases are one of the greatest challenges we face. Our focus lies in countering the threat through innovative diagnostic, therapies and preventive solutions.

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DiabetesDiagnostics

More than 500 million people are affected by the global diabetes epidemic. We are working to personalise daily diabetes management to make their lives easier.

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HaematologyPharma

Haematology is a complex and challenging area of medicine. At Roche, finding innovative solutions for those affected by diseases of the blood is a priority.

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Infectious diseasesPharma | Diagnostics

The infectious disease landscape is ever-changing with outbreaks, mutations, emerging pathogens, and growing resistances placing pressures on healthcare systems. Roche is determined to provide relief and care.

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Inflammatory bowel diseasesPharma

Uncovering the full picture of inflammatory bowel diseases, one piece at a time.

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Kidney diseasesPharma

Together, we dare to transform lives by building on our long-standing expertise in immunology to address unmet needs across the spectrum of kidney diseases.

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NeurosciencePharma | Diagnostics

We're pushing boundaries of scientific understanding to achieve clinical advancements and solve some of the greatest challenges in neuroscience today— to preserve what makes us who we are.

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OncologyPharma | Diagnostics

Our scientists take a rigorous, comprehensive approach to understanding cancer biology and drug discovery.

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OphthalmologyPharma

We are focused on pioneering therapies to prevent vision loss, working to discover and develop innovative solutions, aiming to redefine standards of care for people living with of vision impairment.

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RespiratoryPharma

With nearly 30 years in respiratory research, we are focused on improving outcomes for patients with severe respiratory diseases.

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Women’s HealthPharma | Diagnostics

Roche is committed to women’s health at every stage of her life.

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PartneringInnovation

At Roche Partnering, we are passionate about science: yours and ours. Through partnerships, we hope that together we can build a better future with medicines that make a real difference to patients.

Clinical trialsInnovation

Clinical trials are essential to determine whether new drugs or diagnostics are safe and effective when used to diagnose or treat people.