Andreas Ritzi

ActivX Biosciences, Inc. develops pharmaceutical products. It discovers and develops small molecule drugs for major unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2000 and is located in La Jolla, CA

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.

Gensia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products for cardiovascular diseases. The company is based in San Diego, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Robert L. Engler, Paul K. Laikind.

ReqMed Co., Ltd. engages in drug development and consulting services. Its projects include development of pentosan polysulfate which alleviate pain symptoms of osteoarthritis, and eltoprazine which are used in the diseases such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia and dyskinesia associated with Parkinson disease. The firm's clients include pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded by Tadashi Matsumoto on May 12, 1998 and is headquartered in Machida, Japan.

BIOCOM provides scientific and technological services. The firm focuses that positively influence the growth of the life science industry, including capital formation, public policy, workforce development and scientific discovery and development. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cephalon, Inc. manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products. It engages in the discovery and development of medicines for central nervous system disorders, pain, and cancer. The company was founded on August 24, 1987 by Frank Baldino, Jr. and is headquartered in Frazer, PA.

Part of Grifols SA/Grifols Family/, Alpha Therapeutic Corp. develops plasma derived products. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

TaiGen Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a research-based and product-driven pharmaceutical company engaging in the development of therapeutics for infectious diseases, cancer, and diabetes-related complications. Its activities include drug discovery, development, global regulatory, and commercialization in China. The company was founded by Ming-Chu Hsu in 2001 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

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