Press Release
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Webcast of its Presentation at the Bear Stearns Ninth Annual London Healthcare Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb 22, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) will webcast its corporate presentation at the Bear Stearns Ninth Annual London Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:20 a.m. GMT (6:20 a.m. EST).
The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed from the 'Events Calendar' on the home page of Vertex's website at www.vrtx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website until March 13, 2007. To ensure a timely connection, it is recommended that users register at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast.
About Vertex
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, pain and bacterial infection. Vertex co-discovered the HIV protease inhibitor, Lexiva, with GlaxoSmithKline.
Lexiva is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.
Vertex's press releases are available at www.vrtx.com.
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SOURCE: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Lora Pike, 617-444-6755 Manager, Investor Relations
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