Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapies to treat serious diseases. With an emphasis on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has pioneered groundbreaking treatments that significantly improve the lives of patients with this genetic disorder. In addition to its work in cystic fibrosis, the company is exploring potential therapies for other rare diseases, including pain management and beta-thalassemia. Vertex is dedicated to advancing scientific research and collaborating with the global medical community to bring new solutions to unmet medical needs. Read More
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that it has been named a 2025 Breakthroughs Innovation Celebration winner by Premier, Inc., a leading health care improvement company. The honor recognizes JOURNAVX™ (suzetrigine), an oral, non-opioid, highly selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe acute pain, as a groundbreaking health care technology.
NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage : Each year, approximately 20 million people are diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 10 million lives are lost to the disease worldwide, a toll that is projected to rise in the coming decades. By 2050, the American Cancer Society estimates that annual cancer diagnoses will reach 35 million. While advances in treatment have improved outcomes for some patients, the demand for more effective therapies remains urgent — and the opportunity for innovation and market impact is significant. Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) ( Profile ) is taking a bold approach to this challenge with a next-generation platform designed to deliver genetic medicines directly to both primary and metastatic tumors. Using engineered viruses to transport therapeutic payloads with precision, Calidi’s technology aims to transform the landscape of cancer treatment. Though oncology is its initial focus, the company is also exploring broader applications in high-need areas such as autoimmune disorders. In doing so, Calidi is positioning itself among a select group of biotech innovators, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX), ImmunityBio Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) , Crispr Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ: CRSP) and…
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, August 4, 2025 after the financial markets close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET. To access the call, please dial (833) 630-2124 (U.S.) or +1 (412) 317-0651 (International) and reference the “Vertex Pharmaceuticals Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.”
Vertex announced on Tuesday that eligible patients in Ireland, Denmark, and Germany will have access to Alyftrek shortly after receiving regulatory approval from the relevant authorities.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS: OPHLY) today announced an exclusive collaboration and license agreement for the development and commercialization of Vertex’s povetacicept in Japan and South Korea. Povetacicept is a recombinant fusion protein therapeutic and dual antagonist of the BAFF (B cell activating factor) and APRIL (a proliferation inducing ligand) cytokines with best-in-class potential being studied for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), primary membranous nephropathy (pMN) and other B cell-mediated diseases.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced simultaneous presentation and publication of updated data from the Phase 1/2 portion of the Phase 1/2/3 FORWARD-101 clinical trial of zimislecel (VX-880), an investigational stem cell-derived, fully differentiated islet cell therapy, in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with impaired hypoglycemic awareness and severe hypoglycemic events (SHEs). The data were featured in an oral presentation at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) annual conference in Chicago as part of the symposium, “Innovation and Progress in Stem Cell-Derived Islet-Cell Replacement Therapy,” from 6:15-6:30 p.m. CT (abstract 2025-A-1921) and published online by the New England Journal of Medicine.
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