Kai Simons

JADO Technologies GmbH develops novel small molecule drugs. It offers drugs based on an unrivalled insight into cell membrane biology and the role of specific cellular domains, including lipid rafts. The firm's technology provides an insight into diverse pathological mechanisms and drives the design of innovative drugs with new modes of action. The company was founded by Teymuras Kurzchalia, Hans-Joachim Knölker, Gary Jennings, Kai Simons and Marino Zerial in 2001 and is headquartered in Dresden, Germany.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.