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ID Biomedical Corp. develops gene-based disease testing and subunit vaccines. It conducts research, development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing from its facilities in Canada and in the United States. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

StemCyte, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that collects, banks and distributes cord blood stem cell transfusion units. It focuses on stem cell transplantation, therapy, applications, diagnostics, and genomic research. The firm uses insulated containers to keep your baby's cord blood cool throughout transport. The company was founded by Denis Rodgerson and Robert Chow in 1997 and is headquartered in Covina, CA.

NeoStem Oncology LLC is focused on the production and supply of clinically relevant embryonic stem cell derived human cell populations. Founded in 2005, the mission of NeoStem Oncology is to catalyze the efficient development of human therapies based on human embryonic stem cells. The key to this goal is the production and supply of clinically relevant human cell populations using a scalable, efficient and highly reproducible process. They generate human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines, expand them to clinically and commercially useful numbers, and differentiate them at extremely high purity using fully-defined, proprietary media and GMP processes that are FDA compliant from day one. And they do this at a fraction of the cost of conventional cell manufacturing. As a result, the company can economically supply large quantities of high purity cells for its own clinical development pipeline in specific application areas. It can also supply high purity, fully characterized, clinically relevant human cell populations to companies or other institutions for development of therapies, efficacy screening or creation of toxicity profiles for candidate drugs, or experimental research. NeoStem Oncology LLC is a privately held Delaware Corporation with headquarters and research facilities in Irvine, CA.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Lumira Capital Investment Management is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Nordion (Canada),Inc. founded in 1989 by Tony Pullen. The firm is headquartered in Toronto.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Morrison & Foerster LLP is a law firm that provides legal services on various industries, which include: litigation, financial services, intellectual property and technology, and transactional work, such as corporate, capital markets and real estate finance representations. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Part of Corteva, Inc., DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. is a company that makes pharmaceuticals and drugs. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical was acquired by EIDP, Inc., a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. from Merck & Co., Inc. on July 01, 1998 for $2,600 million.

Cato Research LLC operates as an international regulatory and clinical contract research organization. It offers clinical strategy, clinical trial services, data management and biostatistics, medical and pharmacovigilance, medical writing, pharmacokinetics, preclinical/nonclinical services, project management, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. The company was founded by Allen Cato and Lynda Sutton in 1988 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Orion Pharma Oy provides contract manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical sector. Its services include sterile, solid forms, liquid forms, semi-solid forms, hormone, and anti-cancer production, primary as well as secondary packaging, and testing. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

International Society for Cellular Therapy conducts research, processing, and manipulation of cells. The private company is based in Vancouver, CA. The Canadian company publishes researched materials. and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Bench International Search, Inc. engages in the provision of executive recruiting and consulting solutions. The firm offers life sciences recruiting, animal health recruiting, proprietary approach, and strategic consulting. It serves the pharmaceutical, life science platform technologies, biotechnology, devices, diagnostics, bio-pharma, and drug and device sectors. The company was founded by Denise DeMan-Williams in 1974 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Anthem Venture Management LLC (Anthem Venture Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Polttimo Oy operates as a holding company with interests in producing malt and food ingredients. The firm’s business operations are organized into two business units: Viking Malt (malt business) and Senson (ingredients business). The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland.

Cato BioVentures (Cato BioVentures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Cato Research LLC founded in 1990 by Allen Cato and Lynda Sutton. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Lowe's Home Centers owns and operates home centers. The company is headquartered in Wilkesboro, NC.

Part of Orion Oyj, Orion Pharma (UK) Ltd. is a British company that wholesales and distributes pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Newbury, UK. Orion Pharma (UK was founded in 1996.

Part of Orion Oyj, ORION Pharma GmbH is a German company that develops, manufactures, and markets human and veterinary medicines. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The CEOs are Robert Borgdorf, Satu Maarit Ahomäki, Jari Ilmari Karlson. The company was founded in 1991.

Part of International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol LLC is a company that manufactures and supplies cellulosic ethanol. The company is based in Itasca, IL. The company was founded by Philippe Lavielle.

Proteus RM LLC (Venture Capital) (Proteus RM) is a venture capital subsidiary of Proteus RM LLC founded in 2006 by Gregory A. Bonfiglio. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California.

Part of Keystone International Holdings LLC, Proteus LLC is a company that offers a complete accredited investor solution for investing in alternative assets. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. The company provides opportunities for sophisticated investors, advisors, institutions, managers, and sponsors. Proteus offers a world-class analytical engine and private investing, allowing for smarter investing and better control. The company was founded by Gregory A. Bonfiglio. Gregory A. Bonfiglio has been the CEO since incorporation.

Centre For Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine supports our partners to develop and commercialize cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicine technologies. Its services include business, technical and facilities. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Kuusakoski Group Oy provides recycling services and manufactures cast aluminum components. The private company is based in Espoo, FI and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions.

Kisoji Biotechnology, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company which develops cancer therapeutics through antibodies and stem cells. The company was founded by David S. Young and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Naegis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures pharmaceutical products. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada.

OsteoqQC, Inc. develops drugs for the treatment of bone-related diseases. The company was founded by Debra Ellies and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Bristol-Myers Squibb FCT bêta, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm. It develops anti-tumor activity medication treatment. The company was founded by Ilia A. Tikhomirov in 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.