Human Health

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

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drug discovery process

Find out more about the drug discovery process at Boehringer Ingelheim

Human Health Cardiovascular disease

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

Human Health Metabolic Diseases

About 425 million adult people in the world are living with diabetes, with Type 2 diabetes accounting for 90 – 95 percent of all cases. This number is projected to increase to 629 million people by 2045.

Human Health Cancer and Research

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

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

Human Health 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 Mental Health

Central nervous system (CNS) diseases, including schizophrenia or Alzheimer’s disease, are a focus of Boehringer Ingelheim discovery research and development.

Human 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.

Boehringer Ingelheim 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.

“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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