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Scientific progress toward treatment and prevention measures for COVID-19

Scientific progress toward treatment and prevention measures for COVID-19

Since the early days of the outbreak, Johnson & Johnson has been working with industry partners, governments and health authorities to help end the fast-moving COVID-19 pandemic through the development of a possible preventive vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2. Our scientists are simultaneously reviewing known pathways in coronavirus pathophysiology to determine whether previously tested medicines can … Continued

COVID-19 Response Efforts

With our global reach comes a responsibility and unique ability to leverage our deep scientific expertise and extensive partnerships to take on this challenge. Our more than 130,000 employees around the world are mobilizing with urgency to address the critical needs of families, communities and healthcare providers around the world.

J&J expands partnership with HHS to accelerate the discovery of potential COVID-19 treatments

J&J announced Feb. 18 that its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies will expand its existing partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), to seek treatment solutions for COVID-19. The expanded partnership … Continued