Novo Nordisk Committed To Advancing In Cardiovascular

As Ziltivekimab Shows Promise

The Danish major’s head of development tells Scrip that as cardiovascular disease is very closely related to obesity and diabetes, Novo Nordisk has the expertise to thrive in the former.

Martin Lange
Martin Holst Lange • Source: Novo Nordisk

Best-known as the world's largest diabetes company, it made sense that Novo Nordisk A/S would increase its research efforts in the cardiovascular space, building on its learnings over the past decade.

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