Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Our long-term commitment to having a transformative impact on #Type1Diabetes (T1D) includes supporting educational initiatives with the broader T1D community. Recently, our team attended the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit in Boston to collaborate with and learn from fellow researchers, families and advocates. Visit our website to learn more about our work with the T1D community: https://lnkd.in/gceweaT8

Senior Vice President and Pain Disease Area Executive Paul Negulescu shared results from our State of Pain survey at the third Prognosis for America’s Pain Management event, in partnership with Axios, in San Diego earlier in March. These events provide an opportunity to bring awareness to the current pain treatment landscape and the perceptions around pain management. To hear the full conversation and the valuable insights from the survey, watch the replay of the event here: https://lnkd.in/eg8XTMSf  

The Vertex team had a great time connecting with colleagues and sharing insights with other experts in the pain space at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting! #AAOS2025

It’s World Kidney Day, and we’re proud to amplify the voices and lived experiences of people affected by serious kidney diseases. Sharron’s life “changed in a moment” when she found out she had kidney disease. Years later, she learned it was genetic. Hear more about Sharron’s journey with APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) and how she’s using her story to help others. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTh4AyVA

We’re excited to participate in the 18th annual Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) conference to share updates on our research in #Type1Diabetes and connect with other passionate experts in this space. Come visit us at our booth! #ATTD2025

The physical recovery process for some disease treatments can be accompanied by an emotionally complex and unique mental health journey. Many struggle with social and emotional issues like isolation, survivor’s guilt or identity crises. Listen to Sickle Cell Warrior Wunmi Bakare as she describes the feelings she experienced when she made the decision to undergo an allogeneic stem cell transplant for her #SickleCellDisease. As her journey continues, Wunmi has learned to grow from the experience, inspiring resilience in those around her.

Our global STEAM education programs are all about getting young people excited about science early in life and showing them how fun and rewarding a career in biotech can be. In 2024 our Learning Labs reached a milestone of 500+ students who have completed one of our high school summer internships in Boston, San Diego and Oxford, UK. Meet a few of our interns who were inspired by their summer at Vertex: https://lnkd.in/e94KHV6T

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we’re embracing the 2025 global theme #AccelerateAction.   Coming together for a panel discussion hosted by IWILL (Inspiring Women in Leadership and Learning), one of our global employee resource networks, we took the opportunity to connect with women and allies to hear their career journeys, reflect on our progress, and share how we amplify voices throughout our organization. The main takeaway: we all play a role in building a welcoming environment and supporting our colleagues. #IWD2025 

Through our Oxford Learning Lab, we’re supporting pathways for the next generation, feeding their curiosity and reinforcing the idea that anyone can become a scientist. This #BritishScienceWeek we're excited to be inspiring innovators of the future with a life-long passion for science and learning.

Sharron never imagined her kidneys were in trouble until she was unexpectedly admitted to the hospital at age 31. Years later, she found out it was genetic. Hear more about her journey with APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) and why she’s now a passionate kidney health advocate. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTh4AyVA