Science Stories

Making new and better medicines for patients is at the heart of what we do. They inspire us in our mission to create breakthrough therapies that change lives and they inspire us to lead the science and never give up. Every day our scientists are inspired to start new journeys of discovery that could lead to the next breakthrough. Find out more about those journeys through their science stories.

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Photo of Norbert Kraut, our Global Head of Cancer Research

“My ultimate goal is to cure cancer”

Norbert Kraut, our Global Head of Cancer Research, shares how we are advancing science to bring new treatments for people with cancer.

Group of scientists from the Chemical Development department at Boehringer Ingelheim gathering in the kilolab facilities, where the first kilogram quantities of the drug substance is manufactured
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Targeting MDM2-p53 in cancer: The story of brigimadlin

Our perseverance and passion for science led to the discovery of brigimadlin, our MDM2-p53 antagonist. It is being clinically investigated as a potential treatment for dedifferentiated liposarcoma, a rare cancer with significant unmet needs.
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Exterior view of the Biologicals Development Center
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The Biologicals Development Center

Europe’s largest biotechnology center in Biberach, Germany is the home to three development units.
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