Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Sets Up New Research Site In San Diego

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a biotechnology company that develops treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF) and other diseases, has opened up a new, 170,000 square foot facility in Torrey Pines, San Diego. According to Vertex, its new facility is a "significant expansion" of its presence in the area. Vertex said the site is one of its three global research hubs, where the company's three breakthrough cystic fibrosis (CF) medicines were discovered. Vertex said it has a sixteen year lease on the the new building at 3215 Merryfield Row. About 70 percent of the facility is lab and research space, and Vertex said it also has a 4,000 square foot incubator suite for external collaboration.

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