Kalyan Anumula

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc. is an international non-profit scientific and educational organization based in Bethesda, MD. With over 11,000 members, the society is one of the largest molecular life science societies in the world. The society serves the scientific community through the publication of peer-reviewed journals and science news, organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic research and education, support of career development and science education at all levels, promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce, and celebrating important contributions and achievements in science and technology made by black scientists. The society also honors an outstanding scientist who has shown a sustained commitment to breaking down local and/or systemic barriers against scientists and students from historically marginalized or excluded groups. Founded in 1906, the society's mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processes.

Virdante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and commercializes drugs for auto-immune and inflammatory disorders. The company's products incorporate a proprietary 'sialic switch' technology to improve the anti-inflammatory properties of antibodies. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Inhibitex, Inc. operates as an clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The firm develops differentiated anti-infective products to prevent or treat serious infections. Its research and development efforts are currently focused on oral, small molecule compounds to treat viral infections, and in particular, chronic infections caused by HCV and herpes zoster. The company was founded by Joseph M. Patti in May 1994 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh Ltd. provides drug development services. The company is headquartered in Tranent, the United Kingdom.

Adello Biologics LLC develops and supplies biosimilar recombinant therapeutic proteins. It also offers antibody products for major regulated markets and strategic markets globally. The company was founded by Sarfaraz K. Niazi and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ.