Jon Scott Jacobsen

OraPharma, Inc. develops and produces drugs for oral diseases. It offers a suite of products to address a range of patient concerns from the foundation of gums, bone, and teeth to the aesthetics of a whiter smile. The company's products include ARESTIN Microspheres, a locally administered antibiotic indicated as an adjunct to scaling and root planning procedures for the reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis; and ONSET Approach, a unique delivery system of locally buffered anesthesia that provides faster onset of anesthesia and a comfortable injection. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Gilead Colorado, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets drugs used for cardiovascular disorders. Their products include discovery of novel therapies and product identification and acquisition. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.

Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. provides software services to the pharmaceutical sectors. The company was founded by James C. Walker in 1999 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.

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.

Vicept Therapeutics Inc. develops dermatologic therapeutic products. The firm develops topical agents for the treatment and prevention of a number of medical and cosmetic indications including bruising of the skin. The company was founded on July 1, 2009 by Neal Walker, Stewart D. Shanler, and Christopher V. Powala and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Aclaris Life Sciences, Inc. operates as a technology-based company which focuses on rational drug design to identify novel drugs for cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. It also engages in design and development of kinase inhibitors that target key enzymes involved in the regulation of cancer growth, survival and metastasis in modulations of chronic inflammation. The company was founded by Joseph B. Monahan, Gabriel Mbalaviele and Shaun R. Selness in 2010 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Active Protective Technologies, Inc. develops medical technology solutions. It provides a smartbelt that can determine a human fall, and deploys airbags to protect the hips of older adults. The device also has all functionality of medical alert pendants, and will therefore wirelessly alert caregivers. The company was founded by Drew Lakatos and Robert F. Buckman and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Zoomi, Inc. provides elearning data to companies. Its products include zoomi engine, zoomi dashboard, and zoomi player. Its artificial intelligence studies learner behaviors and patterns to understand what each employee knows, what still needs to be taught and how to best deliver that information automatically. The company was founded by Mung Chiang, Ju William, and James Walker in January 2015 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Part of AstraZeneca PLC, Astra Merck, Inc. is a company that sells pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Orlando, FL. The company was founded by Myrtle S. Potter, Thomas A. McCourt. Astra Merck was acquired by Astra AB from Merck & Co., Inc. on July 12, 1998 for $4,400 million.

Trigenesis Therapeutics, Inc. operates as dermatology company, The company was founded by Neal S. Walker and Stephen A. Tullman on September 23, 2003 and is headquartered in Montgomery, PA.

Dechert LLP provides legal services. It serves the chemical, construction, finance and real estate, energy, insurance, and health sectors. The firm's practice areas include business restructuring and reorganization, commercial litigation, corporate and securities, energy, finance and real estate, financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. engages in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. It offers prescription and non-prescription dermatological and skin care products. The firm research, innovate and develop skin care treatments to health care professionals, patients and consumers. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Alcami Corp. Inc, provides chemistry-based outsourcing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients from early preclinical development to commercial manufacturing. The company was founded by Michael W. Major in 1999 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Chester County Economic Development Council provides financial solutions. Its services include grant management, tax credits, workforce development, agriculture economic development, emerging technology, and business retention and expansion. The firm serves agriculture, energy, health care, life sciences, manufacturing and technology. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Follica, Inc. develops therapies for hair follicle disorders. The firm provides an out-patient therapy coupled with an at-home system for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) and medical device development fields to develop and commercialize its product platform. The company was founded by Rox R. Anderson, George Cotsarelis, Vera Price, Daphne Zohar, David Steinberg, and Bernat Olle in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provides pharmaceutical products healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. The firm offers generic, specialty and active pharmaceutical ingredient drugs for diabetic, anti-inflammatory and respiratory therapy. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

GlaxoSmithKline LLC engages in discovering, developing, and delivering medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products. It offers prescription medicines that treat various diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, herpes, asthma, migraine, and heart diseases, as well as stomach and skin problems, infections, and flu. It also provides vaccines for children and adults; and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc. operates as an pharmaceutical company that develops topical and systemic therapies. The company was founded in January 2014 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Myota, Inc. engages in the provision of data security management solutions. The company was founded by Jae Yoon Chung and is headquartered in Chesterbrook, PA.

Bryn Pharma LLC engages in the provision of emergency allergy drug cabinets. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Isosceles Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical stage biotechnology and medical device company that focuses on delivering drug master file backed synthetic cannabinoids for their anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. The private company is based in Wilmington, NC. The company's proprietary formulations, coupled with unique delivery platforms, provide high bioavailability via parenteral and transdermal routes. Isosceles Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a pipeline of parenteral products designed to target the unmet need of novel non-opioid, non-NSAID analgesics to treat acute pain. William D. Humphries has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Ortho Dermatologics is based in Los Angeles, CA and is a division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Experts in medical dermatological and aesthetic products, Ortho Dermatologics offers a complete line of proven anti-aging, anti-acne, anti-fungal, post-procedure care and specialty aesthetic brands that work to restore health and beauty to the skin. Ortho Dermatologics brands include prescription RETIN-A MICRO, ERTACZO, RENOVA and BIAFINE.

Advancing Innovation in Dermatology, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to catalyze the development of new dermatologic solutions. The non-profit company is based in Mendham, NJ. The organization provides resources for individuals interested in translational research and product and service innovation in dermatology. The company also fosters community and innovation in dermatology. The Advancing Innovation in Dermatology Accelerator Fund bridges the gap between institutional funding and traditional venture capital. The company was founded by Neal S. Walker, William D. Ju, Brian N. Cunningham, William Eaglstein.