Franz Knauseder

APEPTICO Forschung & Entwicklung GmbH develops and commercializes peptide-based therapeutics. Its products targeting chronic and life-threatening diseases. The firms peptide molecules correspond to validated, pharmacodynamic active structures and domains of well-known proteins and biopharmaceuticals. The company was founded by Franz Knauseder, Bernhard Fischer, Rudolf Lucas and Hermann Mascher in 2008 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Novartis Austria GmbH operates as a holding company, which engages in the development and production of pharmaceutical products. The company was founded on January 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Sandoz GmbH manufactures generic pharmaceuticals and biotechnological drugs. Its products includes bio-similars, inhalers, patches, injectables, and oral solids. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kundl, Austria.