Peter Lassota

Blirt SA is a biotechnological company, which focuses on the production of specialty enzymes utilized in nucleic acid purification and sequencing. It offers a full range of services, from the design of commercially applicable expression systems, to upstream and downstream protein production method development in yeast, and bacterial hosts. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Gdansk, Poland.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets prescription drugs. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions including cardiovascular, dermatological, central nervous system, bone disease, cancer, organ transplantation, psychiatry, infectious disease, and respiratory. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ.

Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells labchip systems. It offers microfluids, lab automation, liquid handling, optical imaging technologies, and discovery and development outsourcing solutions. The company was founded by Michael R. Knapp on July 26, 1995 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA.