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How advanced tech could improve outcomes for cancer patients

Scientific understanding of cancer has accelerated in recent years, laying the foundations for a paradigm shift in the way the disease is diagnosed and treated. Here's how we're using AI, machine learning and vast amounts of data to get ahead of the disease.

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We are a focused biopharma company with strong momentum and big ambitions, to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.

Our R&D focus is on four therapeutic areas: infectious diseases, HIV, immunology/respiratory and oncology

Infectious diseases
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39m
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50yrs
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Oncology
~10m
people died from cancer in 2020, making it a leading cause of death worldwide
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We are making our products affordable and available to more people around the world through responsible pricing, strategic access programmes and partnerships.

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We are committed to change the trajectory of high burden diseases in lower-income countries with a focus on prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

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Our work supports the health of all kinds of people. To meet our diverse patients' needs better, we need diversity in our clinical trials and to support our own people to thrive as part of an inclusive team.

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Our culture guides our people to do the right thing and act on any concerns they have.

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