Fereydoun Firouz

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.

Zikani Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical-stage company developing and commercializing novel therapeutics. The company was founded by Lawrence G. Miller and Andrew G. Myers in 2014 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

Serono SA develops products to fight debilitating diseases and other pharmaceutical products. The company has eight biotechnology products on the market and a strong pipeline based on both proteins and small molecules. It's four main Therapeutics Areas are: Reproductive Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Growth & Metabolism, and Dermatology. It focuses on recombinant genetic engineering to develop drugs. The firm also focuses on neurological, metabolic, and human growth disorders. Other products include treatments for growth hormone deficiency, and AIDS-related wasting. The company is headquarterd in Geneva, Switzerland.

Part of Capita Plc, Capstan Ltd. is an educational recruitment agency. The company is based in London, UK. Capstan was acquired by Capita Plc on October 21, 1999 for $21.45 million.

EMD Serono, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm. The firm develops recombinant prescription medicines. Its therapies include neurology and immunology, metabolic endocrinology, fertility, and oncology. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rockland, MA.

New England Aquarium Corp. provides ocean exploration and marine conservation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation provides financial support, staffing, and creative resources for libraries. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA.

Merck Serono SA operates as a holding company in the pharmaceutical field. It engages in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of therapeutic products for the treatment of human diseases. The company was founded on May 21, 1987 and is headquartered in Coinsins, Switzerland.

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.