Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) is a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapies for serious diseases. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Vertex is renowned for its ground-breaking work in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF). The company's core products include a portfolio of CF therapies, with medicines such as Trikafta, Symdeko, Orkambi, and Kalydeco, which have transformed the treatment landscape for CF patients worldwide. Vertex also invests in research and development to expand its pipeline into other areas such as pain, sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, and more.