{"id":12,"date":"2020-10-19T20:21:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T20:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:09:32","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"mco-b2-hero-block-block_259e8fc4372702d82b63a4e3b5124de8\" class=\"mco-b2-hero-block full mccberg-block\">\n    <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-section \">\n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container \">\n                    <picture >\n\t<source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=768&#038;quality=70&#038;allow_lossy=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=768&#038;quality=70&#038;allow_lossy=1\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?h=768&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?h=768&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1919px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=1200&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=1200&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=1920&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=1920&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" >\n\t<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15808.jpg?w=1920&#038;quality=80&#038;allow_lossy=1\" alt=\"MSD General Image\" class=\"eager \" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n<\/picture>                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-image-container-two\">\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-content-section\">\n                        \n                            <h1>Research<\/h1>\n            \n                            <div class=\"mco-b2-hero-block-description\"><p>We believe research is the will to conquer the impossible and that science will lead the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-title-block-block_092de534c2c9e315d8a24937d9fe02fc\"\n\t class=\"mco-title-block mccberg-block aligncenter\"\n\t >\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mco-title-block-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mco-title-block-title\">The journey to discovery is guided by science \u2014 and inspired by patients<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mco-title-block-description\"><p>Every day our scientists, from all backgrounds and disciplines, work together to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSD Research Laboratories: Where extraordinary breakthroughs happen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SewXG0jc0lA?si=wUQl4ZA_b_5QcJ8d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15809.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2349\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"mco-title-block-block_f8d985521064532ee3647f39528691e8\"\n\t class=\"mco-title-block mccberg-block pull-up-stats negative mb-2 aligncenter\"\n\t >\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mco-title-block-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mco-title-block-title\">Our research in action<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stat-group mb-2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div id=\"stat-block-block_e7a4fee7a67ac10d16e60db137a71aea\" class=\"stat-block mccberg-block mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"stat-block-content  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"stat-block-statistic\">~23.5K<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"stat-block-tablet-wrapper\">\n                        <p class=\"stat-block-description\">People employed in R&amp;D\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"stat-block-block_b50b85a461370724c8a4595c7bd32c1b\" class=\"stat-block mccberg-block mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"stat-block-content  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"stat-block-statistic\">$17.9B<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"stat-block-tablet-wrapper\">\n                        <p class=\"stat-block-description\">invested in R&amp;D in 2024<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"stat-block-block_3f007ef175fc9489acdc5f552c22e724\" class=\"stat-block mccberg-block mb-2\">\n    <div class=\"stat-block-content  \">\n\n        \n        <div class=\"stat-block-statistic\">1,400+<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"stat-block-tablet-wrapper\">\n                        <p class=\"stat-block-description\">Publications by our scientists<\/p>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><link rel='stylesheet' id='mccberg-related-links-module-css-css' href='https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme\/blocks\/mccberg\/related-links\/css\/style.min.css?ver=1765874452' media='all' \/>\n\n<div class=\"mccberg-block wp-block-mccberg-related-links mccberg-related-link\"><div class=\"coporateberg-related-link-header-container\"><h2 class=\"mccberg-related-link-header\">Our areas of focus<\/h2><p class=\"mccberg-related-link-description\">We follow the science and apply our expertise on core therapeutic areas where we have the greatest potential to help save and improve lives.<\/p><p class=\"mccberg-related-link-cta\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-content-container\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container first-link\"><h4>Oncology<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Oncology\"\/><\/picture><h4>Oncology<\/h4><p>Our teams of researchers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of cancer research to discover more effective anticancer therapies.<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/oncology\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in oncology<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container \"><h4>Vaccines<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/vaccines.jpeg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Vaccines\"\/><\/picture><h4>Vaccines<\/h4><p>Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories \u2014 and we\u2019ve been discovering, developing, supplying and delivering vaccines to help prevent disease for over 130 years.<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/vaccines\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in vaccines<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container \"><h4>Infectious diseases<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/Science-Visuals-Infectious-Disease-Virus-in-infected-organism-72469489-HI_42_high.jpg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Infectious diseases\"\/><\/picture><h4>Infectious diseases<\/h4><p>Our focus has always been on the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and communities around the world.<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/infectious-diseases\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in infectious diseases<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container \"><h4>Cardio-metabolic disorders<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2021\/10\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high.jpg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2021\/10\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high.jpg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2021\/10\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high.jpg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2021\/10\/Science-Visuals-Cardiovascular-and-Diabetes-Pancreas-and-aorta-3D-CT-scan-SPL-HI_121_high.jpg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cardio-metabolic disorders\"\/><\/picture><h4>Cardio-metabolic disorders<\/h4><p>We have a long history of making an impact in cardio-metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/cardio-metabolic-disorders\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in cardio-metabolic disorders<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container \"><h4>Immunology<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15827.jpg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15827.jpg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15827.jpg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15827.jpg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Immunology\"\/><\/picture><h4>Immunology<\/h4><p>We\u2019re at the forefront of research, seeking to translate scientific discoveries into treatments for people with immune-mediated inflammatory disorders.\n\n\n<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/immunology\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in immunology<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container \"><h4>Neuroscience<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15838.jpg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15838.jpg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15838.jpg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/04\/c-15838.jpg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Neuroscience\"\/><\/picture><h4>Neuroscience<\/h4><p>We\u2019re at the forefront of research, seeking to translate scientific discoveries into treatments for people with immune-mediated inflammatory disorders.\n<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/neuroscience\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in neuroscience<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container-wrapper\"><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-container \"><h4>Ophthalmology<\/h4><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-closed\"><\/i><i class=\"mccberg-related-link-opened\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-expanded\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/c-17646.jpg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/c-17646.jpg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/c-17646.jpg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2026\/05\/c-17646.jpg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-link-image lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ophthalmology\"\/><\/picture><h4>Ophthalmology<\/h4><p>Our team is dedicated to exploring and advancing new therapeutics for a range of retinal diseases, which remain among the most significant therapeutic challenges in ophthalmology.<\/p><p><a class=\"btn secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msd.com\/research\/ophthalmology\/\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our work in ophthalmology<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mccberg-related-link-image-container\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=321,214\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=656,437\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=778,519\"\/><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg?resize=778,519\" class=\"mccberg-related-link-image\" alt=\"Oncology\"\/><\/picture><span class=\"mccberg-general-image-url\">https:\/\/www.msd-cyprus.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2020\/10\/oncology.jpeg<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Discovery &amp; development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We\u2019re focused on transforming novel science into groundbreaking medicines and vaccines for patients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div 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