We are scientists, entrepreneurs, and pioneers who are living innovation to deliver more years of life and quality of life for people around the world. Read more about our company, our people and our activities in Our Stories
A cornerstone of our patient-centered commitment is our Patient Engagement Council (PEC), a consultative body that ensures the patient’s perspective helps to shape our strategies and decisions. Learn more about it!
Each year, we look forward to Global We Care Day – a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and dedicate time to impactful volunteer work. From connecting with the elderly to supporting nature preservation, our teams unite across borders to make a difference where it matters most.
It’s been one month since we welcomed Sri Ramaswami as Global Head, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations to Galapagos. His personal experiences, including the loss of close relatives to cancer, have further driven him to dedicate his career to helping communicate life-saving breakthroughs. Get to know Sri in this interview.
David Schoonens shares his vision and strategies for the future of human resources. With a focus on innovation, employee well-being, sustainability and the integration of AI, David is aiming to redefine the HR landscape at Galapagos.
As part of this year’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Koffman for a conversation about his journey from doctor to patient and his ongoing advocacy work.
At Galapagos, we are committed to empowering patients and advancing medical science. We talked to Heidi Müller, Head of Patient Advocacy at Galapagos, to understand how her team contributes to give patients the tools to discuss their health knowledgeably and with confidence.
Annemarie is living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She’s faced with a lot of misunderstanding and prejudice, but found a way to live her life nonetheless. She shares her story with us.
Judith looks back on our presence at the EBMT 2024 congress, which took place in Glasgow, Scotland. Star Trek, a typical Glaswegian pub and decentralized manufacturing, it’s all in a day’s work. Galapagos was present with a booth, 4 abstracts and 2 oral presentations on our 2 CD19* programs. Read more in Judith’s story.
On this Rare Disease Day, we are honored to share Benita’s courageous journey battling dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune condition that profoundly impacts her daily life. Dermatomyositis not only affects her skin but also challenges her muscles, turning simple tasks into formidable obstacles.
13 December, 09:00, Schiphol. The wheels of the Delta Airlines flight touch down on the tarmac. 14 hours earlier, we took off at San Diego International Airport. A bit blurry-eyed from the long flight, but with a spring in our stride, we set foot on home soil again after some exciting days at the ASH congress. Read further for our experience at ASH 2023.
On November 15th, our headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium, became a vibrant hub of insightful discussions as we welcomed over 100 participants ranging from over 40 patient organisations and Galapagos employees with the aim of discussing and proposing ways forward for an improved patient engagement relationship.