Human Health

Boehringer Ingelheim is a research-driven group of companies dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of innovative healthcare products.

Humanpharma
drug discovery process

How we discover our medicines

“My ultimate goal is to cure cancer”
Norbert Kraut
Science Stories

“My ultimate goal is to cure cancer”

Norbert Kraut, our Global Head of Cancer Research, shares how we are advancing science to bring new treatment options for people living with cancer.
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Heart Diseases

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is a major global health concern and the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
Human Health Cardiovascular disease

Metabolic Diseases

Interconnected cardio-renal-metabolic conditions – affecting the heart, kidneys, and metabolic system – are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and account for up to 20 million deaths annually.
Healthcare Metabolic Diseases

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, is caused by progressive damage to the kidneys, affecting 10% of the population.
Chronic Kidney Disease

Cancer

Cancer takes. Takes away time. Takes away loved ones. At Boehringer Ingelheim we are providing new hope for patients by taking cancer on.
Healthcare Meetin Cancer

Lung Diseases

Boehringer Ingelheim has 100 years of heritage in respiratory disease. Since 1921 we have emerged as a leader in this disease area.
Lung Diseases

Skin Diseases

Living with inflammatory and fibrotic diseases greatly impacts patients’ lives, both physically and emotionally. These patients guide and inspire us to turn innovative science into life-changing medical breakthroughs.
Human Health Metabolic Diseases

Mental Health

Boehringer Ingelheim has a range of different compounds in development for Central Nervous System (CNS) diseases, some in advanced clinical phases.
Mental Health

Retinal Diseases

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we have expanded our global research and development activities to tackle eye diseases. Visual impairment and blindness have a profound and devastating impact on the lives of the affected person.
Human Health Skin Diseases

Our Responsibility

The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier, too. By delivering value through innovation, we enhance the well-being of both.
Boehringer Ingelheim Our responsibility