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The importance of patient engagement
3 min read

Hear from VP of Patient and Community Engagement Rebecca Hunt on why championing the patient voice helps us achieve our goal to deliver innovative solutions for people with serious diseases.

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We won’t stop: A message to the cystic fibrosis community
2 min read

Vertex is committed to working alongside the CF community on this journey to support those living with CF.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

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Behind the smile, a look into the lives of people living with serious illness
3 min read

Learn how we explore the daily lives of those living with debilitating disease to help inform our mission.

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Embedding the patient perspective: Using research to understand patient experiences
4 min read

Learn how our teams utilize real-world research to understand the lived impacts of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

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Caring for our people; Helping improve lives
2 min read

Chief Human Resources Officer Stephanie Franklin discusses Vertex’s inclusive benefits and how they are helping Vertexians.

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A nephrologist’s perspective on APOL1-mediated kidney disease
2 min read

Dr. Ogo Egbuna leads clinical development for our genetic kidney disease programs. Learn more about APOL1-mediated kidney disease from a nephrologist’s perspective.

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Minimizing our environmental footprint
2 min read

We’re committed to carefully managing our environmental footprint. Learn more from Charlie Wagner, our Chief Financial Officer, about the progress we’re making to conserve water and to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

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A culture of sustainability
2 min read

Sustainability is both a priority and a team effort. Learn more about how we're dedicated to being responsible global citizens from Executive Director Katharine Jensen.

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Research and beyond: Our commitment to the beta thalassemia community
3 min read

We’ve been working with the beta thalassemia community since the inception of our research program in 2015. Learn more about our efforts and commitments around the globe.

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New data shed light on health inequities in sickle cell disease
2 min read

Individuals living with severe sickle cell disease report higher exposure to health care prejudice, according to new research by our Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team.

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We are with you: A message to the sickle cell community
3 min read

Vertex is committed to the sickle cell disease community. Beyond our science, it’s about showing up and locking arms with the community to work together toward meaningful change.

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Inside the lab: Sheila Namirembe’s day at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
1 min read

Though they come from different backgrounds, our scientists share a passion and dedication to pushing our science forward. Meet the people driving innovation at Vertex.

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Unraveling the hidden impacts of sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia
4 min read

Understanding the real-life impacts of managing SCD and TDT.

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Living our culture, delivering for patients
2 min read

Chief Human Resources Officer Stephanie Franklin discusses our unique culture at Vertex and how we bring our culture to life.

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British Science Week 2023: Connections in science
5 min read

Drug discovery is a team sport at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. In recognition of British Science Week, hear from Site Head David Price and scientists in Oxford, U.K., about the power of connections in science.

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More than career growth — Shaping Vertexians’ tomorrows
2 min read

Learn why the Vertex Pharmaceuticals approach to career growth is unique from Chief Human Resources Officer Stephanie Franklin.

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A new Partnership to ignite change for sickle cell disease
3 min read

The Sickle Cell Disease Partnership is a multistakeholder coalition, launched in June, which works to improve care and access for people living with sickle cell disease. Here, Chief Patient Officer Amit Sachdev discusses the partnership, its goals and the reasons it was founded.

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Rethinking education and the future of work
5 min read
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Three key ingredients to building a culture of innovation
4 min read