The Billion Dollar Molecule

Join journalist Barry Werth as he explores the intense world of Vertex, a pioneering pharmaceutical startup founded by Harvard-trained scientist Joshua Boger. The narrative takes you inside the high-stakes environment of drug research and development, from innovative laboratory work to Wall Street investments, offering a compelling look at the business side of scientific discovery. This account provides an engaging, behind-the-scenes perspective on a company striving to develop groundbreaking medications, including an update on recent progress in AIDS research.