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Vertex doubles size of cystic fibrosis drug discovery site by Nick Paul Taylor | Jun 19, 2018 9:31am Vertex Pharma Vertex has more than doubled the size of the San Diego research site that discovered its key cystic fibrosis drugs. The newly expanded site covers 170,000 square feet, boosting Vertex’s ability to hunt for the next generation of blockbusters. Boston-based Vertex committed to growing the then-80,000-square-foot site and gradually adding 70 staff to its 180-person team late in 2015. Having aimed to have the expanded site ready in the second half of 2017, the builders topped out the facility on time 12 months ago. Now, Vertex has formally opened the new laboratory. Vertex has given 70% of the new facility over to lab and research space. Another 4,000 square feet of space will house an incubator for external collaboration, reflecting Vertex’s interest in tapping into the San Diego biotech scene to support its R&D plans.