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How two years in a Novartis lab changed Johnny Castillo’s life.

Three years after discussing how to reuse an old scientific measuring device, Novartis scientists are now testing this idea as part of an innovative research project.

Compounds that block the production of damaging molecules might shed light on their role in disease—and lead to new therapies.

The cause of a rare, inherited, often fatal kidney disease in many patients remained elusive for years, despite multiple attempts to solve the mystery. Then in 2012, a team of researchers cracked some of the unsolved cases in just six weeks.

To understand the impact of psoriasis on those who live with it, we helped organize a global survey of more than 8,000 people who have this skin condition. Then we commissioned a body painter to bring the results to life, using skin as her canvas.

Melanoma survivor T.J. Sharpe shares why patients should know their treatment options.

Ron Hollander, president of the International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance, talks to us about patient advocacy.