Christa Nutzhorn

Cytocentrics AG provides a tool for automated patch-clamp and ion channel screening services for drug research. Its products include CytoPatch, CytoPatch Chip, Cell Lines, Microsieves, Microchip, MEA, CP software, cell reservoir and instant cells. The firm's services include device service, cell line development, instant cells, screening services, specific assay development, GLP screening, micro systems technology and assay development for standardizes cell liners. Cytocentrics has locations in Germany and Netherlands. The company was founded in 2001 by Thomas Knott and Alfred Stett and is headquartered in Rostock, Germany.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Zymark is a provider of laboratory automation, liquid handling and robotics solutions to the life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.