novartis institute for tropical diseases

Trying Not to Go Viral

Infectious diseases such as dengue and influenza continue to plague the world despite our best efforts to develop vaccines and drugs. Sim Shuzhen takes stock of how scientists are faring in the fight against seemingly indomitable foes.

New Drug Against Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Developed

An international team of researchers has developed a promising new drug for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB).

Novartis To Build US$500m Biotech Facility In Singapore

Novartis announced today the construction of a new state-of-the-art biotechnology facility in Singapore with an investment valued at over US$500 million.