Abstract

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to making a difference in people's lives by developing breakthrough therapies for important diseases based on pre-eminent science and drug development. The company's discovery process is built upon its deep understanding of genomics and biology by a research and development approach centered on a fundamental understanding of the basic cellular and genetic mechanisms of diseases, and by focusing on the development of personalized medicine. Over the past decade, Millennium has evolved into a fully integrated biotechnology company, with state-of-the-art discovery, development and commercial capabilities. But the company remains very much rooted in its gene-based, biology heritage as the practice of medicine evolves toward delivering the right drug to the right patient at the right time - also known as personalized medicine.