Henry Wendt

Replidyne, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative anti-infective products. The company's new drug application (NDA) for its lead product, faropenem medoxomil, has been accepted for standard review by the FDA. Faropenem medoxomil is an orally available antibiotic for the treatment of community acquired infections, such as respiratory tract infections. Other development programs include higher dose/shorter course therapy, additional ndications for adults and a pediatric formulation of faropenem medoxomil. The ompany’s pipeline also includes a topical anti-bacterial product, REP8839, hich has a novel mechanism of action for addressing the major challenge of ethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The company also has iscovery programs directed to the inhibition of bacterial DNA replication, which could result in therapies to treat a wide range of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The company is headquartered in Louisville, CO

Cambridge Laboratories is a fast growing, dynamic and entrepreneurial pharmaceutical company with extensive product development and commercialization expertise. Their focus is on specialist pharmaceuticals with core products in Oncology and diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). They have a proven track record in the development, global registration, marketing, sales and distribution of both innovative and well established pharmaceutical products. This combined with its strong product portfolio and their ability to forge lasting relationships with global partners, has helped them generate substantial sales growth over the past 13 years. They are proud of its independence and entrepreneurial culture. Equally, their strong balance sheet and freedom from debt give them a solid foundation from which they continue to enhance its growth. Cambridge Laboratories is an independent and privately owned company, founded in 1987 and purchased outright by members of the current Board of Directors in 1996.

Biopartners GmbH engages in the development of biopharmaceutical products in the fields of endocrinology, multiple sclerosis, and virology. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

Smithkline Beecham Plc develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company markets pharmaceuticals for human and animal healthcare consumption, vaccines, over the counter medicines, health related consumer products, clinical laboratory testing services, disease management and pharmaceutical benefit management. It is headquartered in Brentford, UK.

Computerized Medical Systems, Inc. provides radiation treatment planning and workflow management solutions. The company's products include XiO, Monaco, Interplant, Focal, I-Beam and many more. It is located in Maryland Heights, MO

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research provides industrial design services. AEI produces articles from economics, law, political science, defense and foreign policy studies, ethics, theology, health care, and other fields. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Inc. provides research services. It operates educational institutions. The firm offers research in cancer, neurobiology, plant genetics, and bioinformatics. It also offers laboratory workshops to science teachers, students, and other groups across the nation. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art operates as a not-for-profit organization and supported by endowments, voluntary gifts, corporate support, private foundation grants, and state and federal grants, as well as from admissions, membership fees, and merchandise sales. The firm is showcasing human creativity in painting, sculpture, and works on paper, decorative arts and architectural settings from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.