GlaxoSmithKline
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Research & development
From molecules to medicines
Our scientists are working hard to discover new ways of treating and preventing diseases.
Our success depends on a vibrant and productive R&D function. To this end, we have established an innovative R&D structure that encourages creativity and facilitates the accelerated discovery and development of new medicines.
External collaborations
We also build collaborations and links with other research groups, biotechnology companies and academic institutions to help develop transformative scientific concepts.
R&D organisation
We have a large and promising development pipeline, due in the main to our innovative R&D organisation arranged into Centres of Excellence of Drug Discovery (CEDDs).
Our drug discovery and development efforts are focused on the following research areas:
- Infectious disease
- Metabolic pathways
- Neurosciences
- Respiratory
- Immunoinflammation
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Oncology
R&D innovation
Our Centre of Excellence for External Drug Discovery (CEEDD) is open for innovation.
Creating a pool of intellectual property to fight neglected tropical diseases
Find out more about the patent pool 
