Louis H. Philipson

The Vanguard Group, Inc. (VGI) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1975 by John Bogle. In 1976, they introduced the first indexed mutual fund, the First Index Investment Trust (now known as the Vanguard 500 Index Fund), to individual investors. VGI provides investment advisory services to Vanguard family of funds and Vanguard's non-US clients, which are comprised of funds established as trusts under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada and separate account clients of Vanguard's international subsidiaries.

PinnacleCare International, Inc. provides health advisory services for individuals, advisors, businesses, and employees in the United States. The firm offers various solutions, including private health advisor, universal medical record, second opinions, medical emergencies, eldercare, healthy living, and memberships. It provides clients that access to the medical and research resources that they need to solve their healthcare challenges. The company was founded by Bruce R. Spector and John Hutchins in 2002 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

International Trademark Association, Inc. operates association of brand owners and professionals to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property. It also operates through the offices located in Brussels, Santiago, Shanghai, Singapore and Washington and representatives in Geneva and New Delhi. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Diasome Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical stage diabetes therapeutics company which designs and develops insulin-based therapies for the treatment of diabetes. It focuses on the clinical and commercial development of breakthrough therapies for diabetes and obesity. The company’s technology platform is based on the use of its proprietary Hepatocyte Directed Vesicle or HDV, nanotechnology to deliver a wide range of critically necessary hormones and drugs to the liver, the body’s primary site of glucose storage. The firm’s HDV system is designed to fundamentally improve the way in which insulin works in people with diabetes by enabling much greater amounts of injected insulin to reach hepatocytes, the liver’s glucose storing cells. The company was founded by Len Rosenberg, Lance Converse, W. Blair Geho and Robert Geho in 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

The University of Chicago Medical Center includes a primary adult care hospital, a children's hospital, a women's health and maternity facility, an outpatient care center, a network of area physicians and a home health care organization. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The University of Pennsylvania Health System provides general patient care as well as medical education and research services. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

The Biotechnology Greenhouse Corp. of Southeastern PA (BioAdvance) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation engages in the provision and development of allograft solutions. It serves the healthcare professionals, including orthopedic surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, wound care professionals, and international healthcare professionals, as well as donors and community. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

University City Science Center provides physical space, resources and other support to the community. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

JDRF International is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its potential complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

Advances In Kidney Disease & Health provides awareness on kidney and urinary tract diseases. The organization helps to increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Joslin Diabetes Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the development of pharmaceuticals for diabetes. It provides adult care, pediatric care, eye care, and education programs and classes. The company was founded by Elliott P. Joslin in 1893 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Research!America is a lobbying firm. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Mary Woolley.

Glycadia, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of kidney, eye, cardiovascular, and related diseases resulting from diabetes. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's science is based on recent discoveries concerning the causal role of circulating glycated. Glycadia's experienced R&D team is bringing new scientific discoveries to clinical trials of innovative products for complications of diabetes, including nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease.

Part of The Association of American Medical Colleges, Association of Academic Health Centers is a medical education, research, and healthcare organization based in Washington. The American company's mission is to provide tomorrow's doctors with tomorrow's cures. The company offers resources and updates for the AAMC community on the coronavirus pandemic. The company was founded in 1980, and Steven L. Kanter has been the CEO of the company since 2018. The company was acquired by The Association of American Medical Colleges on April 01, 2022.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower provides continuing medical education activities for clinicians and health-related educational activities for the general public. The CEO of the non-profit company is Michael Hite, and the center is based in Rancho Mirage, CA. The company offers online courses and live events, including upcoming grand rounds on various medical topics. The center has published research and outcomes and holds accreditations from CLC and IB.

Consonance Capital Partners LLC (Consonance Capital Partners ) is a venture capital subsidiary of Consonance Capital Group founded in 2005 by Mitchell Blutt, MD, Nancy-Ann DeParle, Benjamin Edmands and Stephen McKenna. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Safeguard Biosystems Holdings Ltd. engages in the development, manufacture, and sales of diagnostic tests for human and animal health; and food safety products. The company was founded on May 11, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

eXude Benefits Group, Inc. provides insurance and benefits consulting services. Its service offerings encompass health and wellness benefits consulting, human resources consulting, retirement plans, risk management, commercial insurance, and specialty products, such as discount prescription cards and college tuition benefit programs. The firm assists clients in processing enrollments, billing and coverage issues, and plan changes, terminations, and resolutions. The company was founded by Marcos R. Lopez in 1996 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology was founded by Alan Schriesheim and is based in Chicago, IL. The private company aims to promote science literacy and accurate information dissemination through various initiatives, events, and workshops. The company's upcoming event, "The Truth is Out There: The Impact of Science Disinformation," is part of their program series on climate, energy, and environment, and is open to all ages. The company has a list of supporters, including the Crown Family, Acorn Foundation, John A. Cable Foundation, and Arch Investors Ltd. The company also has a newsletter and a video library available on their website.

Y-Prime LLC provides eClinical software and professional services. It offers patient and IP management, site monitoring, clinical outcomes, supply forecasting and professional services. The company was founded by Shawn Blackburn and Jaime Cook in 2006 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.