Overview
Description
Ptc Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of medicines focusing on rare genetic disorders. The primary objective of Ptc Therapeutics is to provide innovative treatments addressing unmet medical needs through novel therapies. The company is notable for its emphasis on utilizing its proprietary technologies, such as the Translarna technology, which targets genetic disorders caused by a particular type of mutation known as a "nonsense mutation." This strategic focus allows it to create disease-modifying therapies that significantly enhance patients' quality of life. In addition to genetic disorders, Ptc Therapeutics is active in the oncology and metabolic disease sectors, exploring a broad range of conditions. With its headquarters located in the United States, Ptc Therapeutics operates globally, collaborating with research institutes and industry partners to accelerate drug development. This company plays a significant role in the biopharmaceutical market through its commitment to advancing scientific research and offering hope to patients afflicted with rare genetic conditions by providing much-needed therapeutic options.
About
CEO
Dr. Matthew B. Klein F.A.C.S., M.D., M.S.
Employees
939
Address
500 Warren Corporate Center Drive
Warren, 07059, NJ
United States
Warren, 07059, NJ
United States
Phone
908 222 7000
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Biotechnology
Country
United States
MIC code
XNGS