Oncology Oncology remains the major focus of Genentech's research organization, with our scientists working to characterize tumor antigens that may be useful in fighting various forms of cancer as well as expanding our expertise about HER pathway, angiogenesis and apoptosis.
Immunology Immunology is a growing area of expertise and emphasis for Genentech, and we are developing several potential therapies for immune-related diseases. The range of diseases involving the immune and inflammatory cells is immense, and there is a pressing need for safer and more effective therapies.
Metabolism The mission of the Metabolism Department is to enable the discovery, selection, and development of safe and effective medicines for significant unmet medical needs by elucidating the absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination and pharmacokinetic properties of small molecule drug candidates.
Neuroscience Neuroscience is a growing focus area for Genentech. The mission of the Neuroscience Department is to elucidate the fundamental mechanisms underlying the biology and the diseases of the nervous system, and to translate these discoveries into innovative therapies for neurological disorders.
Infectious Disease The advent of viral infections, the threat of pandemics, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance have made clear the enormity of the unmet medical need in microbial pathogenesis. The department of infectious disease was formed to meet this need by harnessing the current explosion of new information about the basic biology of pathogens and host responses for the development of novel therapeutics to combat serious infections.
