Drug discovery and development process
Novartis drug discovery and development efforts begin and end with the patient. Our R&D efforts are guided by two principles:
- Do we understand the underlying mechanism or cause of the disease?
- Does this disease represent a significant unmet medical need in patients?
If the answer to both questions is "yes," then we develop a research program aimed at better understanding the disease and finding an effective therapy.
Diseases and conditions
Disease education is the first step to a healthier life.