Barry Werth is an award-winning journalist and the author of eight books. His landmark first book, The Billion-Dollar Molecule, recounts the founding and early struggles of a startup pharmaceutical company, Vertex, in its quest for the perfect drug. His sequel, The Antidote, continues the story of Vertex as it emerges as a leader in delivering breakthrough medicines. The Age of Cures, the final book in his trilogy, introduces readers to the founding visionaries of the pharmaceutical revolution. Werth’s articles have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, and GQ, among other publications. He has taught journalism and nonfiction writing at Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Boston University. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.