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Mission in a Minute

Mission in a Minute

Mission in a Minute serves to bring awareness to global observances and recognizing Thermo Fisher's contributions and/or impact.

Proteomics: March highlight

Building on our legacy of innovation, our Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometer is helping to push the boundaries of proteomic research.

 

Global Drink Wine Day: February 18

Wine is one of the oldest beverages known to humankind, but with over 10,000 grape varieties, monitoring authenticity, adulteration and fraud pose a serious challenge for the ever-growing wine industry. 

National Organ Donor Day: February 14

National Donor Day is dedicated to donor awareness and education while recognizing those who have given and received the gift of life, are currently waiting and who have passed.

World Cancer Day: February 4

Among the major advances made in clinical cancer care, targeted therapies are transforming care and enabling patients with cancer to live longer.

International Day of Clean Energy: January 26

Battery solutions are essential for accelerating the adoption of renewable electricity – a key element of Thermo Fisher's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. 

National Cheese Lover's Day: January 20

For many, there is nothing cheddar than indulging in good cheese. But for those with milk allergies, it can trigger an immune system response such as hives, upset stomach, or even anaphylaxis.

International Day of Veterinary Medicine: December 9

We want to recognize all veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, vet assistants and other caretakers for all they do to keep animals healthy.

World Soil Day: December 5

Every five seconds the equivalent of one soccer field is eroded. Soil filters our water, provides essential nutrients to our forests and crops, and helps regulate the Earth's temperature and important greenhouse gases.

World Diabetes Day: November 14

Our global presence of board-certified endocrinologists is well-versed in understanding and managing the unique challenges of diabetes trials, which can help customers increase their probability of success.

World Pneumonia Day: November 12

To improve patient outcomes, Thermo Fisher develops several tests to detect the presence of M. pneumoniae, the leading cause of pneumonia hospitalizations in children and the second leading cause for adults.

World Psoriasis Day: October 29

While psoriasis is often thought of as a cosmetic condition, the 125 million people around the world who have been diagnosed with this skin disease would tell you differently.
 

International Coffee Day: October 1

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leader in analytical solutions crucial to producing quality-made coffee, including technologies enabling customers to accurately and efficiently analyze coffee through all stages of production.

World Heart Day: September 29

Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death globally, which is why we’re committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions and advancing scientific discovery.

World Sepsis Day: September 13

World Sepsis Day is a day for people worldwide to unite against sepsis, a life-threatening condition arising from the body’s response to infection damage to tissues and organs.
 

International Cat Day: August 8

Through our testing solutions, we’re helping to keep both humans and cats as healthy as possible, so we can all continue to enjoy feline friends for years to come.
 

International Beer Day: August 4

From hops to final product, breweries use microbiology, chemistry, physics and a lot of attention to detail to make the product safe, look good and taste great.

World Hepatitis Day: July 28

In the fight against Hepatitis B, World Hepatitis Day serves as a global call to action, raising awareness about this silent epidemic and advocating for innovative solutions.

World Nature Conservation Day: July 28

Our commitment to conservation goes beyond a single day, with initiatives across the organization to promote reduced waste, clean water and lower energy demands on a global scale.

World Blood Donor Day: June 14

For anyone having surgery or suffering from a serious illness or injury, a blood transfusion can often be a lifesaving procedure, so it’s critical that we have a safe and stable supply of blood.

World Oceans Day: June 8

The ocean provides us with many resources and services. However, our use of plastics in everyday items and manufacturing processes can harm our environment and food chain.

World Bee Day: May 20

On World Bee Day, let’s celebrate the incredible contributions of bees, as well as our innovative technologies that help ensure an authentic, high-quality food supply and protect those with allergies so we can all bee happy.

World Ovarian Cancer Day: May 8

As our understanding of cancer biology has grown, therapy decisions are now increasingly based on specific genetic alterations present in an individual’s cancer genome.

Living Donor Day: April 3

Over 45,000 organ transplants were performed in the U.S. in 2023, with about 6,900 coming from living donors. But the need remains great, with more than 100,000 patients currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

World Water Day: March 22

Reusable bottles are no doubt helping to make a difference by cutting down waste. However, when measuring sustainability, it’s important to note what your favorite reusable bottle is made of.
 

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