Science Firsthand

Scientists at Bristol Myers Squibb are motivated by the power of science to transform how we research, develop and deliver the next generation of treatment options to more patients.



Science Firsthand is a storytelling series that highlights years of progress in complex science through the eyes of our R&D experts. See how we have pioneered paths forward and are continually expanding upon learnings from our differentiated research platforms and beyond.

Feature leaders

New modalities do not come along very often, and so when they do, there is great promise. It’s one of the main motivations for our BMS scientists to begin to push the limits, to rapidly iterate and drive forth novel medications for patients who need them most.

Neil Bence,

senior vice president, Protein Homeostasis TRC, San Diego site head
Typically, drug discovery timelines have been in the scale of decades. …. Leveraging predictive molecule invention upfront allows us to accelerate drug discovery in a way that increases our chances of progressing the best molecules.

Payal Sheth, PhD,

vice president, Discovery Biotherapeutics, Lead Discovery and Optimization

New modalities do not come along very often, and so when they do, there is great promise. It’s one of the main motivations for our BMS scientists to begin to push the limits, to rapidly iterate and drive forth novel medications for patients who need them most.

Neil Bence,

senior vice president, Protein Homeostasis TRC, San Diego site head

Scientific education

Protein degradation fact sheet

Learn how targeted protein degradation is helping advance new approaches to treating complex diseases by removing disease-causing proteins.
Protein degradation fact sheet Learn how targeted protein degradation is helping advance new approaches to treating complex diseases by removing disease-causing proteins. Learn more

Path to a protein degrader fact sheet

Discover how BMS scientists identify, design and advance targeted protein degraders from early research through clinical development. 
Path to a protein degrader fact sheet Discover how BMS scientists identify, design and advance targeted protein degraders from early research through clinical development.  Explore More

CAR T cell therapy factsheet

Discover how CAR T cell therapy reprograms a patient's immune cells to target cancer and advance personalized treatment approaches.
CAR T cell therapy factsheet Discover how CAR T cell therapy reprograms a patient's immune cells to target cancer and advance personalized treatment approaches. Learn more

Digital and predictive technologies infographic

Revolutionizing healthcare through data science and predictive technology infographic.
Digital and predictive technologies infographic Revolutionizing healthcare through data science and predictive technology infographic. Learn more