Merck & Co is a global healthcare company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines. The company is dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative research and is known for its focus on areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, and immunology. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Merck actively engages in the discovery of new biologics and therapies, working to address some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. Through its commitment to scientific excellence and patient care, Merck plays a critical role in advancing public health and enhancing quality of life globally. Read More
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the European Commission (EC) has approved KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in combination with Padcev® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv), as neoadjuvant treatment and then continued after radical cystectomy as adjuvant treatment for adults with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). This approval, which also covers KEYTRUDA SC® [known as KEYTRUDA QLEXTM (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) in the U.S.], marks the first and only PD-1 inhibitor plus antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) regimen available for patients with MIBC regardless of cisplatin eligibility in the European Union (EU).
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Paul J. Diaz, managing partner at Cressey & Company, will join the Company’s Board of Directors effective Nov. 1, 2026. He will stand for election by the company’s shareholders in May 2027. With the addition of Mr. Diaz, the Merck board will consist of 14 members.
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that first-time results from three pivotal clinical trials will be presented during late-breaking Presidential Symposia at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026 in Madrid, Spain from Oct. 23-27. Additionally, more than 90 additional abstracts across more than 20 tumor types from the company’s pipeline and portfolio will be presented throughout the meeting.
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